# Jabiru 3300 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 34801, 34802 - Manufacturer (registry): JABIRU - Model: 3300 - Engine type: 4 cycle - Power: 120 hp - Installed in: 473 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (473, first 50) - [N100VY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100VY): [Scott David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20DAVID%20W), [Bridgeport, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Bridgeport), built 2011, S/N W0100 - [N103DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N103DF): [Butner Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUTNER%20MARK%20D), [Marshall, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Marshall), built 2015, S/N 75-7609 - [N104KJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104KJ): [Krizman Kent J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRIZMAN%20KENT%20J), [Danville, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Danville), built 2009, S/N 79 - [N105SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105SX): [Guluzza Barbara L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GULUZZA%20BARBARA%20L), [Santa Clarita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Clarita), built 2012, S/N 1105 - [N106AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106AL): [Murphy Peter](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20PETER), [Santa Fe, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Fe), built 2011, S/N 111 - [N106D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N106D): [Bittinger Darren C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BITTINGER%20DARREN%20C), [Hagerstown, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Hagerstown), built 2006, S/N 0899 - [N107BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107BM): [Thompson James R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20JAMES%20R), [Warren, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Warren), S/N 6-6345 - [N107JF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107JF): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 2007, S/N 0705D0303 - [N109L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109L): [Davis Danny L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20DANNY%20L), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 2024, S/N 758723 - [N111YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111YX): [Laurie Kip D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAURIE%20KIP%20D), [Atlanta, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Atlanta), built 2010, S/N W0082 - [N11225](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11225): [Hancock Bobby Earl Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HANCOCK%20BOBBY%20EARL%20JR), [Norton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Norton), S/N 248 - [N115AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N115AR): [Burkhart William](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKHART%20WILLIAM), [Warrensburg, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Warrensburg), built 2009, S/N 6-6803 - [N116LC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N116LC): [Ronnies Aircraft Sales Llp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RONNIES%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20LLP), [Pittsfield, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Pittsfield), built 2007, S/N AL-1097 - [N11NS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11NS): [Mccoig Roger A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCOIG%20ROGER%20A), [Clarks Hill, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Clarks%20Hill), built 2007, S/N 271 - [N120CC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120CC): [Mueller James F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUELLER%20JAMES%20F), [Garden Ridge, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Garden%20Ridge), built 2007, S/N 402 - [N121L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121L): [Wheeler Philip G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHEELER%20PHILIP%20G), [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie), built 2010, S/N 45 - [N121YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N121YX): [Engert Larry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGERT%20LARRY%20R), [Coeur D Alene, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Coeur%20D%20Alene), built 2011, S/N W0121 - [N1222C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1222C): [Militante Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILITANTE%20MICHAEL%20J), [Vallejo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Vallejo), built 2016, S/N 1662 - [N122ET](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122ET): [Caruso Frank T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARUSO%20FRANK%20T), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 2007, S/N JAESC0109 - [N123WL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N123WL): [Axefoot LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AXEFOOT%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 2008, S/N 63 - [N125GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125GD): [Lino Lopez Pa](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINO%20LOPEZ%20PA), [Eustis, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Eustis), built 2010, S/N 105 - [N125JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125JL): [Yoder Dallas K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YODER%20DALLAS%20K), [Mechanicsburg, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mechanicsburg), S/N 552 - [N125YS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125YS): [Shinas Jim M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHINAS%20JIM%20M), [Los Alamos, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Los%20Alamos), built 2011, S/N 0907 - [N126PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126PD): [Fox David J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOX%20DAVID%20J), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 2008, S/N 001 - [N127KL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127KL): [Taylor Lane S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAYLOR%20LANE%20S), [Oscoda, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Oscoda), built 2010, S/N 97 - [N127ZP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127ZP): [Sky West Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20WEST%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N A012 - [N1299P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1299P): [Stark Glenn M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARK%20GLENN%20M), [Nampa, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Nampa), S/N W0057 - [N1304S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1304S): [Kingman Mark R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINGMAN%20MARK%20R), [Berryton, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Berryton), built 2011, S/N 1304 - [N134S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N134S): [Jefferies Vincent](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFERIES%20VINCENT), [Rock Springs, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Rock%20Springs), built 2010, S/N SS07XXXC0HK0520 - [N135YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135YX): [Gazia Adel R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAZIA%20ADEL%20R), [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach), built 2011, S/N W0135 - [N136YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136YX): [Blackstone John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKSTONE%20JOHN%20W), [Arlington, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Arlington), built 2010, S/N W0136 - [N139X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N139X): [Weston Peter A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTON%20PETER%20A), [Fort Atkinson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Fort%20Atkinson), built 2008, S/N 1066 - [N13LN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13LN): [Hargis Jeffry](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARGIS%20JEFFRY), [Cleveland, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Cleveland), built 2012, S/N 141 - [N142AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142AL): [Kt Resources Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KT%20RESOURCES%20INC), [Glendora, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Glendora), built 2011, S/N 137 - [N143ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143ER): [Tappen Holdings](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAPPEN%20HOLDINGS), [Cadiz, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Cadiz), built 2012, S/N 75-8300 - [N143NM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143NM): [Radtke Norman H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RADTKE%20NORMAN%20H), [Fond Du Lac, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Fond%20Du%20Lac), built 2014, S/N W0143 - [N146MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N146MP): [Eshuis Hermannus A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESHUIS%20HERMANNUS%20A), [Lake City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20City), built 2010, S/N 1198 - [N148YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N148YX): [Gerhardt Paul H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERHARDT%20PAUL%20H), [Centreville, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Centreville), built 2011, S/N 148 - [N154MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154MK): [Worthington Galen A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORTHINGTON%20GALEN%20A), [Tubac, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tubac), S/N 1284 - [N155JM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155JM): [Bequette Eugene](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEQUETTE%20EUGENE), [Rolla, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Rolla), built 2007, S/N 74 - [N155LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155LT): [Stirkins Troyce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STIRKINS%20TROYCE), [Jamestown, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Jamestown), built 2007, S/N 14 - [N156WT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156WT): [Mccurdy Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCURDY%20MICHAEL), [Blanchard, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Blanchard), built 2007, S/N 001 - [N157SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157SX): [Barber Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARBER%20ROBERT%20E), [Bryan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bryan), built 2009, S/N 0271 - [N159BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159BT): [Gaffaney Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAFFANEY%20MICHAEL%20L), [Lompoc, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lompoc), built 2014, S/N 1185 - [N159MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159MF): [Fletcher Jerry D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLETCHER%20JERRY%20D), [Yukon, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Yukon), built 2018, S/N 6-4996 - [N161LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161LS): [Smallsreed Lee J III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMALLSREED%20LEE%20J%20III), [Prescott, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Prescott), built 2013, S/N 138 - [N165TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165TJ): [Simmon Timothy A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMON%20TIMOTHY%20A), [Jefferson City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Jefferson%20City), built 2011, S/N 6-7060 - [N167JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167JT): [Timm James D Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMM%20JAMES%20D%20TRUSTEE), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 2007, S/N 6-6183 - [N16PZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16PZ): [Knapp Frank E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNAPP%20FRANK%20E), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 2008, S/N AL-1129 - [N176DF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176DF): [Fenton Alan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FENTON%20ALAN%20C), [Interlachen, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Interlachen), built 2008, S/N 76 All 473: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (93, newest 50) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR26LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA356), Sep 24, 2026: Zenith CH 750 Stol (N750WZ), Spring Creek, NV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN26LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA230), Jun 20, 2026: Zenith 601 XL (N165TJ), O'Donnell, TX, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA162), Apr 4, 2026: Girardeau Samuel G Sonex-A (N106D), Martinsburg, WV, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA042), Nov 14, 2025: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N897PR), Bowling Green, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. - [NTSB WPR25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA267), Aug 18, 2025: David Ullman Jabirwatt (N824DW), Albany, OR, substantial damage, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA051), Nov 18, 2024: James A Gray Just Aircraft Highlander (N102XP), Fountain Inn, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA24LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA253), Jun 8, 2024: Davis Lightning (N155LT), Jamestown, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB ERA23LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA268), Jun 3, 2023: Jabiru J250 (N828WD), Louisville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off in wind conditions that exceeded his ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CEN23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA106), Feb 11, 2023: Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP (N592J), Cortland, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA047), Nov 30, 2022: Greg Hobbs Lightning (N60MY), Torrance, CA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while performing a slip maneuver on final approach. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach. - [NTSB GAA22WA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA290), Sep 21, 2022: Meriwether Jon Arion Lightning (N638JM), Kenora, Canada, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB WPR22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA362), Sep 19, 2022: Angus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 (N750RH), Howe, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA412), Sep 7, 2022: Zenith 750 (N1949H), Silex, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN22FA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA375), Aug 9, 2022: Sonex Waiex (N51YX), Maxwell, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR22LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA263), Jul 20, 2022: Zenith CH701 (N8787G), Bothell, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine’s flywheel screws that were likely overloaded when the engine was involved in a previous accident. - [NTSB ERA22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA186), Apr 7, 2022: Henry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 (N6688S), Mountain City, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the… - [NTSB WPR21LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA282), Jun 5, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP (N733J), Oceano, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing fast and hard which damaged the right main landing gear wheel pant which lodged under the wheel. - [NTSB ERA21LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA243), Jun 5, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP (N214RM), Marietta, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA21LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA223), May 15, 2021: Zenith Zodiac 601 XL (N493TG), McKenzie, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly. - [NTSB ERA21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA166), Mar 30, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP (N236X), Fort Pierce, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB WPR21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA106), Feb 5, 2021: Jabiru SP 250 (N7850K), Thermal, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB ERA20CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA201), Jun 1, 2020: Jabiru J250-SP (N619J), Gulf Of Mexico, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a fuel leak that could not be identified since the wreckage was not recovered. - [NTSB WPR20CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA132), Apr 27, 2020: Cook Sonex (N1222C), Upland, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A gradual loss of engine power during takeoff due to the pressure regulator not keeping continuous fuel pressure which led to a precautionary off airport landing and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA20LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA150), Apr 10, 2020: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N81DJ), Mount Pleasant, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees at the end of the runway due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night conditions. Also causal was the flight instructor’s… - [NTSB ERA19LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA224), Jul 13, 2019: Zenith CH601 (N601MR), Carlisle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Water contamination of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all the… - [NTSB WPR19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA132), May 1, 2019: Otterback Lightning (N106AL), Woodland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR19LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA108), Apr 13, 2019: Europa XS (N120EJ), Winters, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly install a wrist pin circlip, which resulted in internal damage to the No. 5 cylinder and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA156), Mar 7, 2019: James A Gray Just Aircraft (N102XP), Marysville, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB GAA19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA067), Nov 18, 2018: Jabiru J230-SP (N667J), Center, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA026), Nov 16, 2018: Zenith CH601 (N322JL), Overgaard, AZ, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to monitor the airport’s visual approach path indicator during the final approach to the upsloping runway, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA380), Jun 18, 2018: Jabiru J250 (N722BL), Ferndale, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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. - [NTSB GAA18CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA356), Jun 18, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport J250 (N584J), Winnsboro, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper decision to provide instruction in an airplane with only one… - [NTSB GAA18CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA327), Jun 6, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP (N748J), Springdale, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA053), Dec 21, 2017: Browning Gregory S Zodiac 601XL (N929GB), Thompson's Station, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The sport pilot's decision to depart in and continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA444), Jul 27, 2017: Mcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 (N302DM), Priest River, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the landing in variable gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB WPR17LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA148), Jul 10, 2017: Charles J Norris Arion Lightning (N273DB), New River, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence. - [NTSB GAA17CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA171), Mar 1, 2017: Smith Douglas J. Sonex (N801SX), Mercey Hot Springs, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The sport pilot’s unstabilized approach with a tailwind, which resulted in touchdown short of the runway and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA067), Dec 10, 2016: Mathias Linda B Lightning (N59JL), Franklin, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to pre-ignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder piston and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic… - [NTSB WPR17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA015), Oct 22, 2016: Ryan W Gross Arion Lighting (N235SC), Mesa, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff/initial climb due to his inexperience in the airplane make and model and his refusal to obtain training in the airplane. - [NTSB ERA17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA016), Oct 15, 2016: Hatcher Roderick R CH701 (N3701M), Albrightsville, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA16CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA502), Aug 24, 2016: Arion Skys Open Sport Lightning (N481SL), St. Augustine, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA285), Aug 4, 2016: Shaffer Donald Arion Lightning (N270J), Toughkenamon, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have… - [NTSB GAA16CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA334), Jun 25, 2016: Hubbard William H Lightning (N316H), Kokomo, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare at night, which resulted in an impact with a runway light and runway sign. - [NTSB GAA16CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA167), Mar 29, 2016: Sewell William K Zodiac 601 (N601BZ), Clarksville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting trees. - [NTSB GAA15CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA234), Aug 16, 2015: Burton Dennis W Sonex (N683DB), Wolcottville, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced off-airport landing, and nose over. - [NTSB CEN15FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA315), Jul 25, 2015: Sanford Zenith CH 601XL (N9601), Bristol, WI, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the installation of ignition system coils that… - [NTSB GAA15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA052), Apr 21, 2015: Arion Lightning LS-1 (N332AL), West Plains, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA037), Apr 4, 2015: Jabiru Jabiru - SP (N593J), Surprise, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA010), Mar 12, 2015: Jabiru USA Sport J250 SP (N638J), Hondo, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN14LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA447), Aug 21, 2014: Herder Michael Zodiac 601 HD (N318MH), Fredericksburg, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a gusting crosswind landing. All 93: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (139, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260620008559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260620008559A), Jun 20, 2026: Mccall Thomas A ZODIAC 601XL (N165TJ), O'Donnell, TX, Destroyed. On June 20, 2026, at 1147 CDT, a zodiac 601XL impacted terrain while attempting an emergency off-field landing. The aircraft was being operated on a ferry… - [Accident 20260404002919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260404002919A), Apr 4, 2026: Girardeau Samuel G SONEX (N106D), Martinsburg, WV, Substantial damage. Sequence of events leading to the accident: On the morning of the flight, the pilot awoke at approximately 8:00 am, feeling well-rested. After having… - [Accident 20251114018929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251114018929A), Nov 14, 2025: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N897PR), Bowling Green, KY, Substantial damage. Upon return to the airport, during landing rollout, the pilot encountered a crosswind that picked up the right wing up causing the aircraft to yaw to the left.… - [Accident 20250818011719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250818011719A), Aug 18, 2025: David Ullman JABIRWATT (N824DW), Albany, OR, Substantial damage. As described by the pilot, departed S12 after climb to 1500 feet approximately 3.5 miles northwest of airport the engine suddenly quit. Evidence shows the… - [Incident 20250609009279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250609009279I), Jun 9, 2025: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N142AL), Marana, AZ, Minor damage. During the landing phase of flight aircraft bounced on touchdown. The pilot pushed the nose down and as the front of the plane contacted the ground and the… - [Accident 20241118018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241118018809A), Nov 18, 2024: James A Gray JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA (N102XP), Fountain Inn, SC, Substantial damage. The pilot was unable to sustain flight due to lack of powerplant thrust. Engine lost power due to unknown reasons. - [Accident 20240608007069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240608007069A), Jun 8, 2024: Davis John S DAVIS LIGHTING (N155LT), Jamestown, TN, Substantial damage. Subject stated that he was flying in the local area of 2A1, he had to return to land due to a urgent need to go to the bathroom, he then proceeded to a… - [Incident 20240304001579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240304001579I), Mar 4, 2024: Indus Aviation Inc T-211 THORPEDO (N107JF), Maricopa, AZ, Minor damage. As the aircraft departed the airport the pilot received a radio call from the airport manager informing him of an apparent issue with the nose landing gear.… - [Accident 20230603020599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230603020599A), Jun 3, 2023: Barden Heywood L Jr JABIRU J250 (N828WD), Louisville, GA, Destroyed. 06/03/2023 2123Z, Louisville, GA (2J3): [privacy data omitted], jabiru 250, sn 327 veered off of the left side of runway 13 during takeoff roll. The aircraft… - [Incident 20230423003589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230423003589I), Apr 23, 2023: Otterback Nicholas L LIGHTNING (N106AL), Belen, NM, Minor damage. On April 23, 2023, at 1015 MST, an Otterback Nicholas L Lightning, [privacy data omitted]experienced a nose gear collapse at Belen Regional Airport in Belen,… - [Accident 20230211001469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230211001469A), Feb 11, 2023: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N592J), Sycamore, IL, Substantial damage. On February 11, 2023, at approximately 1411 local, [privacy data omitted], a 2007 Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP single engine airplane, operating under… - [Accident 20221130023019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221130023019A), Nov 30, 2022: Arion Aircraft, LLC (Kit) LIGHTNING (N60MY), Torrance, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 1905 zulu, 1105 PST, a fatal general aviation accident occured at Torrance, CA (toa). The fatal accident involved 1 pilot… - [Incident 20221112018089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221112018089I), Nov 12, 2022: Nelson Sydney/Nelson Diann ZODIACXL (N4337G), Apex, NC, Minor damage. On Saturday, November 12, 2022, at approximately 4:30 eastern time, the PIC (pilot in command) shot an approach to the uphill portion of the active runway at… - [Accident 20220919015849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220919015849A), Sep 19, 2022: Angus Watt ZENAIR STOLCH 750 (N750RH), Howe, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot reports he came in too and slow for the approach and the aircraft stalled short of the runway, nose wheel collapsed on impact in a plowed field. Aircraft… - [Accident 20220907016059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220907016059A), Sep 7, 2022: Knott Vernon W ZENITH 750 (N1949H), Silex, MO, Substantial damage. The ATP rated pilot was assisting the light sport aircraft [privacy data omitted]with a maintenance test flight following the import from Canada and reassembly… - [Accident 20220809021059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220809021059A), Aug 9, 2022: Krause Raymond A WAIEX (N51YX), Maxwell, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On August 09, 2022, at approximatly 11:53 local this office was made aware of an fatal aircraft accident near the town of Maxwell, California. The office was… - [Accident 20220719012809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220719012809A), Jul 19, 2022: Boucree Thomas J 701 (N8787G), Bothell, WA, Substantial damage. Enroute from tiw to pae, the PIC elected to circle over Bothell, WA to set up a straight in approach to pae. At this time the engine abruptly shut down.… - [Accident 20220407005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220407005039A), Apr 7, 2022: Henry L Berrier Jr ARION LIGHTNING LS-1 (N6688S), Mountain City, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft departed runway and lost power on rotation. Aircraft struck the ground at the end of the runway off of the airport property - [Incident 20211019017599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211019017599I), Oct 19, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N728J), Boones Mill, VA, Substantial damage. Pilot had uneventful off airport landing on private gravel road/driveway due to mismanagement of fuel system with plenty of fuel still onboard. Next morning… - [Incident 20210615007769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210615007769I), Jun 15, 2021: Preston Brian Richard ZODIAC 601 XL (N249WP), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Pilot landed at Deer Valley Airport causing the nose gear to fold over and aircraft made contact with the surface and slid to stop on nose wheel cover. - [Accident 20210605020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605020449A), Jun 5, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N214RM), Marietta, PA, Substantial damage. I was contacted by [privacy data omitted], to ascertain whether I would be interested in flying with him in the airplane he had just purchased. Although a… - [Accident 20210605011919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210605011919A), Jun 5, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N733J), Oceano, CA, Substantial damage. Landed long, high and fast on first landing attempt. High wind conditions, and admittedly minimally current & distracted airman, initiated a go around and… - [Accident 20210515009739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210515009739A), May 15, 2021: Graziano Anthony G ZODIAC 601 XL (N493TG), Huntingdon, TN, Substantial damage. Zodiac 601XL, N493TG was departing carol county airport Huntingdon, TN (hzd) at approximately 2145Z, 1645CDT on 05/15/2021 for local training flight. According… - [Incident 20210416005329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210416005329I), Apr 16, 2021: Just Aircraft LLC HIGHLANDER (N5113E), Greenville, SC, Minor damage. Per pilot: leaving Donaldson for a cross country flight to pickens. Lost power when I reduced take off rpms. Instituted an emergency landing. Called tower and… - [Accident 20210330006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210330006129A), Mar 30, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N236X), Fort Pierce, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot of N236X, an slsa Jabiru sport aircraft on 03/30/2021 departed ft. Pierce (kfpr) on a pleasure flight to the west of the airport and after 10 minutes… - [Incident 20210321022889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210321022889I), Mar 21, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N586J), Jasper, GA, Minor damage. Pilot reports while providing flight instruction with an unlicensed individual an short-field slip to land over a simulated obstacle was demonstrated… - [Accident 20210205001899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210205001899A), Feb 5, 2021: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N7850K), Thermal, CA, Substantial damage. On February 5, 2021 an airman took off from whiteman airport (whp) in a light sport aircraft to fly over to Thermal airport (trm). The pilot's intent was to… - [Incident 20200824018479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200824018479I), Aug 24, 2020: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N336AL), Olympia, WA, Minor damage. On landing, PIC states nose wheel and swivel assembly separated from the nose strut. Strut dragged along the runway until the aircraft came to a stop. - [Incident 20200721011899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200721011899I), Jul 21, 2020: Brown Ronald L ZODIAK 601 XL (N945WW), Cedar Key, FL, Minor damage. Cedar Key, FL: N945WW, CH601, made a hard landing on runway 23 collapsing the nose gear. POB: 2, injuries: none, damage: extent unknown. 07/21/2020 1600Z - [Incident 20200630008269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200630008269I), Jun 30, 2020: Langley James B LIGHNING (N730AL), Dubois, PA, Minor damage. On 06/30/2020, N730, at 1230Z, an experimental, built Langley James B, (arion), lightning lost engine power on a flight from venango regional airport (kfkl),… - [Accident 20200601008129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200601008129A), Jun 1, 2020: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N619J), Gulf Of Mexico, Destroyed. Aircraft ran out of fuel approximately 28 NM nne of key west (eyw) airport and made forced landing in the ocean. - [Accident 20200427002589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200427002589A), Apr 27, 2020: Cook Gary L SONEX (N1222C), Upland, CA, Substantial damage. Airman planned a recurrent flying day in his experimental Sonex. He performed the annual inspection just a few days before this flight. Only about 1.5 to 2… - [Incident 20200414003809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200414003809I), Apr 14, 2020: Cleavinger Richard LIGHTNING (N213RC), Parkersburg, WV, Minor damage. Pilot was performing touch and go maneuvers . The left main landing gear broke after landing at the axle attachment . The left main axle assembly with wheel… - [Accident 20200409003899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200409003899A), Apr 9, 2020: Arion Aircraft LLC LIGHTNING LS-1 (N81DJ), Mt. Pleasant, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. During night training flight student and CFI left home base myr for touch and go lro and return. Touch and go rwy 17 resulted in loss of control and impact… - [Incident 20200303006009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200303006009I), Mar 3, 2020: Sonex WAIEX (N35YX), New Smyrna Beac, FL, No damage. The pilot experienced a complete communications system failure due to a loose connection on the generator while in the traffic pattern at New Smyrna Beach… - [Accident 20190713015339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190713015339A), Jul 13, 2019: Makibbin Thomas O ZODIAC 601XL (N601MR), Carlisle, PA, Substantial damage. On July 13, 2019, [privacy data omitted] arrived at Carlisle Airport and preflighted the aircraft. He discovered water in the fuel while sumping the tanks.… - [Accident 20190501003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190501003749A), May 1, 2019: Otterback Nicholas L LIGHTNING (N106AL), Woodland, WA, Substantial damage. At approximately 1030AM N106AL was making an approach into Woodland WA airport (W27). Engine quit on final and aircraft touched down without incident. While… - [Accident 20190413002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190413002759A), Apr 13, 2019: Stockton Richard L EUROPA (N120EJ), Davis, CA, Destroyed. Aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff at approx. 3000 feet. Pilot landed in a plowed field southwest of runway. Nose landing gear collapsed upon landing… - [Incident 20190316001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190316001479I), Mar 16, 2019: Goad James LIGHTNING (N166JG), Searcy, AR, Destroyed. On 16MAR19 at (ksrc)Searcy Municipal Airport in Searcy,AR. At 1230 lct, N166JG, s/n 41, a expermenital Lightning aircraft caught fire while performing… - [Accident 20190307000969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190307000969A), Mar 7, 2019: James A Gray JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLA (N102XP), Marysville, OH, Substantial damage. On landing rollout aircraft right wing lifted. Pilot attempted a go around and loss control. Aircraft ended up 150 feet south of runway upside down in field. - [Incident 20181118024659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181118024659I), Nov 18, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N667J), Center, TX, Minor damage. N667J was enroute from mansfield, la(3F3) to Center, TX (F17) when approximately 5 miles NE of F17 the engine lost power forcing the pilot to execute an… - [Accident 20181116022599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181116022599A), Nov 16, 2018: Lynch Jay A ZODIAC 601XL (N322JL), Overgaard, AZ, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Aircraft was on approach to runway 21 at AZ82, when its right wing outboard leading edge, hit the top of an 80-foot tree aligned with the runway, 1,500 feet… - [Accident 20180618008159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180618008159A), Jun 18, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N584J), Winnsboro, SC, Substantial damage. The aircraft owner who holds a private pilot certificate was receiving a flight review in accordance with CFR 61.56 at the time of the accident and was the… - [Accident 20180618005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180618005109A), Jun 18, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J250-SP (N722BL), Ferndale, WA, Substantial damage. Premature loss of lift lead to hard landing. - [Incident 20180609013019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180609013019I), Jun 9, 2018: Langley James B LIGHNING (N730AL), Hadley, PA, Minor damage. On rollout, the aircraft failed to takeoff. The pilot aborted on a grass field resulting in the nose gear buckling and a prop strike in high grass (30 inches). - [Accident 20180606015349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180606015349A), Jun 6, 2018: Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft LLC J230-SP (N748J), Springdale, AR, Substantial damage. June 6, 2018 Jabiru usa sport aircraft registered as N748J s/n J230-SP while taking off from runway 18 at Springdale Municipal Airport (kasg) on a solo… - [Incident 20180503004549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180503004549I), May 3, 2018: Clements James H SONEX (N159BT), Phoenix, AZ, No damage. Dvt az-acft N159BT Sonex, fuel leak after departure, ret lwoi. - [Accident 20171221023389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171221023389A), Dec 21, 2017: Browning Gregory S ZODIAC 601XL (N929GB), Thompsons Stati, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On 12/21/2017 at 1230 CST the pilot departed shelbyville TN (syi) enroute to chapmansboro, TN (TN77). At 1307 the aircraft collided with trees and impacted the… - [Accident 20170727024549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170727024549A), Jul 27, 2017: Mcintosh Donald W KITFOX SERIES 7 (N302DM), Pend Oreille Ri, ID, Substantial damage. Pilot stated:appeared to be landing into wind , using a normal stabilized approach, aircraft touched down, and the tail and left wing rose abruptly causing the… - [Accident 20170710009819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170710009819A), Jul 10, 2017: Arion LIGHTENING (N273DB), New River, AZ, Destroyed. Acft departed geu around 0730 and crashed around 0755. The accident was about 1 mile north of New River rd about 2 miles east of I-17. Mcso report# 17-020993 ?… All 139: https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300/incidents.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.