Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) crash, Dec 13, 1984 (1 killed)
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) accident on December 13, 1984 near Genoa Peak, Nevada, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: In flight collision...
- Date: December 13, 1984
- Aircraft: Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
- Location: Genoa Peak, Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In flight collision with terrain during descent in mountainous terrain at night, with altitude not maintained; reason undetermined (NTSB SEA85FA035 as cited by ASN).
A Ted Smith Aerostar 601A flying at night from Phoenix toward Carson City, Nevada disappeared from radar near Genoa. Wreckage was found near a mountain top at about 9,050 feet, and the sole occupant was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.