How many accidents has the Pipistrel SINUS had?

The NTSB has recorded 6 events involving the Pipistrel SINUS: 0 fatal, 0 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 4 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Pipistrel SINUS a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Pipistrel SINUS has 6 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Pipistrel SINUS Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 6 events recorded from 2007 to 2020.

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Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Apr 10, 2020	Townsend, TN	N711MK	Incident	substantial	The motor glider's encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing and res… The motor glider's encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing and resulted in impact with vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to restart the motor glider's engine.
Aug 22, 2019	Oxford, FL	N331AV	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s continued use of battery power during a nonpowered flight in a powered-glider, which depleted the battery to a level that was insufficient… The pilot’s continued use of battery power during a nonpowered flight in a powered-glider, which depleted the battery to a level that was insufficient to power the starter during the engine restart sequence and resulted in a forced landing to a soft field and a subsequent nose-over.
Jul 04, 2019	Haverhill, MA	N269PW	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in … The pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in a lack of thrust and subsequent forced landing.
Aug 12, 2018	West Palm Beach, FL	N467L	Incident	destroyed	The fatigue failure of the exhaust system manifold, which resulted in a ground fire after landing.
Oct 16, 2011	Indianapolis, IN	N9013H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the motor-glider while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Nov 03, 2007	Holt, FL	N457EZ	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind.

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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