# NTSB investigations: Jabiru 3300

A list on [Jabiru 3300](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 93 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA356.md): Zenith CH 750 Stol · Spring Creek, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 24, 2026 · N750WZ · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2026, about 0958 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith CH750 STOL airplane, N750WZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Silver Creek, Nevada. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN26LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA230.md): Zenith 601 XL · O'Donnell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2026 · N165TJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 20, 2026, about 1147 central daylight time, an experimental Zodiac 601XL airplane, N165TJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near O’Donnell, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA26LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA162.md): Girardeau Samuel G Sonex-A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 4, 2026 · N106D · Substantial damage
  > On April 4, 2026, about 1339 eastern daylight time, a Girardeau Samuel G Sonex-A airplane, N106D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Martinsburg, WV. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The aircraft was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA042.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2025 · N897PR · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): David Ullman Jabirwatt · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 18, 2025 · N824DW · Substantial damage
  > On August 18, 2025, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Jabirwatt, N824DW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albany, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA051.md): James A Gray Just Aircraft Highlander · Fountain Inn, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2024 · N102XP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA253.md): Davis Lightning · Jamestown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N155LT · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru J250 · Louisville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N828WD · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Cortland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2023 · N592J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA047.md): Greg Hobbs Lightning · Torrance, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2022 · N60MY · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Meriwether Jon Arion Lightning · Kenora, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 21, 2022 · N638JM · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA362.md): Angus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2022 · N750RH · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Zenith 750 · Silex, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N1949H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22FA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA375.md): Sonex Waiex · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N51YX · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA263.md): Zenith CH701 · Bothell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N8787G · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Henry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N6688S · Substantial damage
  > 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 initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with…
- [NTSB WPR21LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA282.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N733J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N214RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA21LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA223.md): Zenith Zodiac 601 XL · McKenzie, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N493TG · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2021 · N236X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA106.md): Jabiru SP 250 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N7850K · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru J250-SP · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N619J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cook Sonex · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2020 · N1222C · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N81DJ · Destroyed
  > 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 inadequate monitoring, which did not identify and prevent the…
- [NTSB ERA19LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA224.md): Zenith CH601 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2019 · N601MR · Substantial damage
  > 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 water from the airplane's fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA132.md): Otterback Lightning · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N106AL · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR19LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA108.md): Europa XS · Winters, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N120EJ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): James A Gray Just Aircraft · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2019 · N102XP · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2018 · N667J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Zenith CH601 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N322JL · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru J250 · Ferndale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N722BL · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N584J · Substantial damage
  > 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 control stick.
- [NTSB GAA18CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA327.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N748J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA053.md): Browning Gregory S Zodiac 601XL · Thompson's Station, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N929GB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Mcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N302DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the landing in variable gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA148.md): Charles J Norris Arion Lightning · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2017 · N273DB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Smith Douglas J. Sonex · Mercey Hot Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N801SX · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Mathias Linda B Lightning · Franklin, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2016 · N59JL · Substantial damage
  > 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 pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA015.md): Ryan W Gross Arion Lighting · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N235SC · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Hatcher Roderick R CH701 · Albrightsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N3701M · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Arion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N481SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA285.md): Shaffer Donald Arion Lightning · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N270J · Substantial damage
  > 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 precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA334.md): Hubbard William H Lightning · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N316H · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sewell William K Zodiac 601 · Clarksville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2016 · N601BZ · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Burton Dennis W Sonex · Wolcottville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N683DB · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Sanford Zenith CH 601XL · Bristol, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N9601 · Substantial damage
  > 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 were not engine-manufacturer replacement parts, which…
- [NTSB GAA15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA052.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2015 · N332AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA037.md): Jabiru Jabiru - SP · Surprise, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N593J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N638J · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Herder Michael Zodiac 601 HD · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N318MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a gusting crosswind landing.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('34801', '34802')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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