Accidents and Incidents
As of July 2011, the Gripen has been involved in eight incidents, including five hull-loss accidents, resulting in minor injuries. The first two accidents occurred in 1989 and 1993; these were related to flight control software issues. One aircraft was destroyed in a ground accident during engine testing.
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