Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) crash, Sep 15, 1969 (2 killed)
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident on September 15, 1969 near Santa Fe New Mexico, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: September 15, 1969
- Aircraft: Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
- Location: Santa Fe New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
During the takeoff roll at Santa Fe Airport the Piper Aerostar did not gain sufficient speed, but the pilot continued. After liftoff it struggled to climb, stalled and crashed in flames.