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Fatal Jabiru J170 Crash in Gauteng (ZU-IBE)

Carlsruhe Private Game Reserve near Cullinan, Gauteng, ZA

On November 1, 2024, a Jabiru J170 (registration ZU-IBE) was involved in an aviation accident near Carlsruhe Private Game Reserve near Cullinan, Gauteng, ZA. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Total loss of propulsion power due to a fatigue crack on the No. 6 cylinder barrel, leading to a forced landing on a moonless night where the aircraft impacted high-tension powerlines. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

Sourcesthe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations DivisionPrimary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered ZU-IBE
Aircraft registered ZU-IBE. Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 1 November 2024, a Jabiru J170 (ZU-IBE) crashed in a game reserve in Gauteng, South Africa, killing two. The aircraft suffered total engine power loss during a night training flight.

Accident Overview and Context On 1 November 2024, a Jabiru J170 with registration ZU-IBE was involved in a fatal accident in Gauteng, South Africa. The aircraft was operating as a training flight under Part 141 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 2011. The operator was identified as Legend Sky. The flight departed from Rhino Park Aerodrome at 1631Z and was intended to proceed to Witbank Aerodrome (FAWI) and Wonderboom Aerodrome (FAWB) for a full-stop landing. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at night. The pilot-in-command held a Commercial Pilot Licence with 437.9 total flying hours, including 119.4 hours on type. The second occupant held a Private Pilot Licence and was training toward a night rating. No injuries were reported on the ground, and the aircraft was destroyed in the incident.

Probable cause

Total loss of propulsion power due to a fatigue crack on the No. 6 cylinder barrel, leading to a forced landing on a moonless night where the aircraft impacted high-tension powerlines.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Nov 2024 Jabiru J170 accident near Carlsruhe Private Game Reserve near Cullinan, Gauteng, ZA?

On 1 November 2024, a Jabiru J170 (ZU-IBE) crashed in a game reserve in Gauteng, South Africa, killing two. The aircraft suffered total engine power loss during a night training flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Nov 2024 Jabiru J170 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Nov 2024 involved a Jabiru J170, registration ZU-IBE, at Carlsruhe Private Game Reserve near Cullinan, Gauteng, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Total loss of propulsion power due to a fatigue crack on the No. 6 cylinder barrel, leading to a forced landing on a moonless night where the aircraft impacted high-tension powerlines.

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