How many accidents has the Jabiru had?

The NTSB has recorded 9 events involving the Jabiru : 0 fatal, 0 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 7 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Jabiru a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Jabiru has 9 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Jabiru Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 9 events recorded from 2009 to 2023.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Feb 05, 2021	Thermal, CA	N7850K	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Jun 01, 2020	GULF OF MEXICO, USA	N619J	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered.
Nov 18, 2018	Center, TX	N667J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 18, 2018	Ferndale, WA	N722BL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in… The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience and training in the accident airplane make and model.
Apr 04, 2015	Surprise, AZ	N593J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 18, 2009	Reno, NV	N690J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.
May 24, 2009	Delavan, WI	N685J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and mo… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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