Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) crash, Nov 16, 1979 (3 killed)
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident on November 16, 1979 near Teterboro New Jersey, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine fire after...
- Date: November 16, 1979
- Aircraft: Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
- Location: Teterboro New Jersey, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine fire after the exhaust pipe assembly failed at a flange weld (fatigue fracture cited). The pilot had attempted the flight with known equipment deficiencies (NTSB NYC80FA010, as summarised by ASN).
A Piper PA-61P Aerostar (N8099J) climbing after takeoff from Teterboro lost an engine to fire after its exhaust pipe separated. The pilot lost control and the aircraft crashed in flames in Carlstadt, less than 1.2 miles from the runway end, killing all three occupants.