Occurrences

Date	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
30/3/2023	The Oaks YOAS	NSW	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	2200j
28/3/2023	Stanthorpe	QLD	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	912 ULS
25/3/2023	Latrobe Valley	VIC	Tecnam	Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS
22/3/2023	Gawler Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on...
STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on runway 05 at Gawler SA the aircraft breached the western boundary of Edinburgh airspace for about 35 seconds and intruded by about 300 meters.
20/3/2023	South Grafton Airfield	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down -w...
STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down -wind calls were given (which was heard in the hangar). They turned on to final to find a blue mower mowing in a westerly direction, having entered the runway area since they took off. It was mowing directly adjacent to the bitumen. Needless to say, a go-around was initiated. They went around and tried to land again, this time the mower was down the western end to the southern side, so they went around again and departed the circuit and did other flight procedures for a while. Later when they returned, the mower had situated its self outside the gable-markers. They landed without further incident.
19/3/2023	Serpentine Airfield	WA	Rans	S 12 XL	Rotax	582	STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the take-off run on runway 23,...
STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the take-off run on runway 23, at rotation a loud noise was heard with a severe vibration. Take-off was aborted, power pulled back and the magnetos to off. After exiting the aircraft, it was discovered that part of 1 blade of the propeller was missing, and another was damaged. No other visible damage.
17/3/2023	Canberra airport	ACT	AeroJones	CTLS	Rotax	912iS
16/3/2023	Murray bridge	SA	Jabiru	J160-c	Jabiru	2.2B	STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure. While flying ...
STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure. While flying in Murray bridge training area on clime from 2000ft to 3000ft the engine begun to run rough with a vibration reduced power and was able to fly back to YMBD 19 safety.
15/3/2023	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J-170	Jabiru	2200B	STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, the instruct...
STATUS: Under review OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, the instructor allowed the student to extend the downwind leg to show what happens when they get distracted or absorbed in their downwind checks, without realising themself that they had flown into restricted airspace.
11/3/2023	Lilydale	VIC	Pipistrel	Alpha	Pipistrel/Emrax	EEM60MVLC (Electric)	STATUS: Review complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was conducting circui...
STATUS: Review complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was conducting circuit operations when during the climb for the 4th circuit at 600ft AGL, an instrument display warning appeared 'Power control lever failure' which resulted in complete loss of power. The pilot pitched for a glide and a turn back, attempted a reboot cycle of all switches off, pulled the power control breaker, powered on all systems in sequence but the same warning appeared. They repeated this one more time, but power control was not restored. The pilot didn't feel they had enough height and speed to reach the aerodrome/runway, so made an uneventful emergency landing in a field to the immediate North of the runway. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Upon close and detailed inspection of the power controller circuit and connectors on the aircraft, it was identified that the white wire pin in the power controller Molex connector J104M at the main controller PCB was not seated correctly in the Molex connector and was making intermittent contact. This connector had not been handled, serviced or disconnected at any time since the aircraft was delivered from the manufacturer. The pin has now been correctly clipped and seated in the Molex connector to make secure and consistent contact. A tension test was conducted on all pins in the main controller PCB and found no other pins to be loose or 'unseated'. A detailed visual inspection of the power lever PCB and mechanism was completed and no anomalies were found. Initial run-up tests after these actions were taken, including shaking the wiring looms by hand during low-power tests, indicate the loose connection has been resolved.
11/3/2023	Griffith Regional Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra DL	Rotax	912ULS2	STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Nose wheel deflated after landing leadin...
STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Nose wheel deflated after landing leading to vibration and heavy steering. Aircraft stopped and removed from runway for repair. OUTCOME: Aircraft repaired and returned to service.
9/3/2023	Ballarat	VIC	Brumby	R610	Rotax	912 ULS W Garrett Turbo Charger	STATUS: Complete OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When flying the aircraft back from Cowra, ...
STATUS: Complete OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When flying the aircraft back from Cowra, the pilot noticed that it was flying right wing down which they tried to correct with control inputs. As they approach Ballarat, they noticed that one tank was dry and the other had 30 L. As the right wing was low the fuel was below the fuel pick up point and the engine ran rough for a little while then stopped momentarily. The pilot then decided to land in a paddock. OUTCOME: Possible issue with fuel tank vents not allowing fuel to equalize during the flight which as now been corrected. Pilot error for not raising the right wing enough to prevent fuel starvation.
9/3/2023	Cessnock Airport	NSW	TL Ultralight	TL-3000 Sirius	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst on a training flight the student ...
STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst on a training flight the student was taxing and started to drift left towards taxiway edge. The instructor went to takeover, but the student still had some pressure on pedals reducing the authority of the instructors input. The instructor quickly shut down the engine and coasted onto the grass. No damage and no injuries. OUTCOME: Instructor was reminded to provide a clear brief to the student in relation to who has control of the aircraft and when. This would have allowed the instructor to state '"I have control" and the student should have released all the controls allowing the instructor to make the appropriate correction.
4/3/2023	Rollos air strip	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Camit	33SLRE	STATUS: Review complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a gyrocopter backtrack...
STATUS: Review complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a gyrocopter backtracked from mid-field of a runway when other aircraft where waiting at the hold. One of the aircraft waiting at the hold believed that they were first and as such entered and taxied around the gyrocopter. The aircraft decided to take off in front of the gyrocopter. OUTCOME: Member in aircraft has been educated on legal rights of aircraft on runway. Member of gyrocopter has been educated in relation to sportsman like conduct when operating with other aircraft at the hold.
4/3/2023	Archerfield Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory Sling	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During initial climb, the engine ran roug...
STATUS: Complete. OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During initial climb, the engine ran rough and the pilot returned the aircraft to the airfield. OUTCOME: Aircraft was grounded and L2 has checked and replaced multiple items on fuel system and engine components. Possible cause was from a smaller than usual fuel return orifice that has now been rectified. Aircraft has completed numerous flight test since the incident and after repair were completed without any further issues. Aircraft has now been returned to service.