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Jabiru SP Fuel Exhaustion Accident at Fisantekraal Aerodrome (ZU-JCR)

On Buurmanskraal farm, north of Fisantekraal, ZA

On May 2, 2008, a Jabiru SP (registration ZU-JCR) was involved in an aviation accident near On Buurmanskraal farm, north of Fisantekraal, ZA. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel exhaustion during the go-around resulted in an engine failure and the aircraft subsequently collided with an electrical power pole. 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

A Jabiru SP, registration ZU-JCR, collided with a power pole after fuel exhaustion during a go-around near Fisantekraal Aerodrome on 02 May 2008. The pilot was killed and the passenger was seriously injured.

Flight Details and Accident Sequence On 02 May 2008, a Jabiru SP aircraft, registration ZU-JCR, operated by FGP Aviation CC, was conducting a private visual flight rules (VFR) flight from Morning Star Aerodrome to Fisantekraal Aerodrome (FAFK). The pilot and one passenger were on board. During the final approach to runway 32 at FAFK, the pilot experienced a sudden change in wind direction and missed the approach, initiating a go-around. During the climb, the pilot declared a fuel emergency and broadcast a distress call on 131.1 MHz. The engine subsequently stopped, and the aircraft lost altitude. The pilot attempted a forced landing on a private farm north of FAFK, near Stellenbosch. The aircraft touched down, bounced, and the spinner collided with an electrical power pole. The aircraft came to rest inverted and was substantially damaged.

Probable cause

Fuel exhaustion during the go-around resulted in an engine failure and the aircraft subsequently collided with an electrical power pole.
Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 May 2008 Jabiru SP accident near On Buurmanskraal farm, north of Fisantekraal, ZA?

A Jabiru SP, registration ZU-JCR, collided with a power pole after fuel exhaustion during a go-around near Fisantekraal Aerodrome on 02 May 2008. The pilot was killed and the passenger was seriously injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 2008 Jabiru SP accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 May 2008 involved a Jabiru SP, registration ZU-JCR, at On Buurmanskraal farm, north of Fisantekraal, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Fuel exhaustion during the go-around resulted in an engine failure and the aircraft subsequently collided with an electrical power pole.

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