Aerostar

In 1966, the FAA released a report that found that physicians had a fatality rate four times greater than other pilots.

A big, pressurized six-seat cabin offers occupants comfort and elbow room.

There are a lot worse ways for a pilot to ride into the sunset than via a Beechcraft Baron.

Design whiz Smith worked on numerous notable aircraft from the Douglas A-20 to the Aero Commander.

The airplane impacted terrain just north of its destination airport at 1326 Central time. The solo pilot was fatally injured; the airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1242 Central time, the airplane experienced a loss of directional control during the initial takeoff and crashed in an open field. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane sustained substantial damage due to impact and a post-crash fire. The solo airline transport pilot was fatally injured. One witness reported the accident airplane became airborne just before the intersection of the ramp and runway.

At about 1315 Central time, the airplane incurred minor damage during a landing overrun. The flight crew reported loss of a hydraulic system. The two airline transport pilots and one passenger were not injured. The local, post-maintenance maintenance test flight was conducted in visual conditions.

At about 1400 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when its nose gear collapsed on landing. The solo private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot reported that, after he selected the landing gear to the down position, he observed three green lights were illuminated.

At about 0700 Central time, a Smith Aerostar 601P piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power on takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. There were no injuries reported to the pilot or three passengers.

At about 1245 Eastern time, the aircraft was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering. The solo Commercial pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness who lived about seven miles from a nearby airport observed the accident airplane on final approach. The witness stated the landing gear was extended and he did not notice anything unusual.