Jabiru

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    Small Plane Crashed in Surprise; Pilot Injured

    A single-engine, fixed-wing plane crashed just short of a private airstrip near Loop 303 and Cactus Road in Surprise, Arizona, on April 4.

    Authorities said the Jabiru 3300 light-sport aircraft took off from Glendale Airpark and was attempting to land at the private airfield when it went down.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, sustained minor injuries in the incident and was shifted to hospital.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Pilot dies in Australia Light Air Crash

    What: Jabiru J120-C en route from Swan Hill Airport to a private landing strip near Cullulleraine
    Where: Cullulleraine,Vic, Australia
    When: Jan 4, 2011
    Who: 1 fatality
    Why: Pilot/surveyor Don Pedler crashed nose first near Murray River at Kulnine Station after possibly misjudging wind speed. The plane overshot the runway and crashed, destroying the front section and cockpit.

    The pilot was known to camp out at shearer’s quarters in the area.

    The Lake Cullulleraine fire brigade responded to the scene.