Occurrences

Date	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/3/2019	1 NM South of Barwon Heads Airport (Privately owned paddock)	VIC	LightWing	SP-2000S	Rotax	912
16/3/2019	Herberton Airfield	QLD	Jabiru	SP-T 500	Jabiru	3300	When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was experienced due to trees surrounding st...
When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was experienced due to trees surrounding strip. Recovery efforts by the pilot were insufficient, and the aircraft experienced a heavy landing from 6ft collapsing undercarriage.
16/3/2019	Strathalbyn Airfield	SA	Aeros	Aeros 2	Rotax	582 UL	An Instructor was conducting circuit work with a student on RWY 32 (Strathalbyn) and had been for th...
An Instructor was conducting circuit work with a student on RWY 32 (Strathalbyn) and had been for the previous 45mins giving base calls (126.7) for touch & go each time. No other aircraft were operating from Strathalbyn that morning and no calls had been received from any aircraft in the local area. After a touch & go the student powered on and climbed off the centre line reaching 500 feet just after the end of the RWY and commenced a climbing turn on to cross wind and as they reached 600 feet an unidentified aircraft flew underneath us travelling from east to west at around 500ft. Coming in from behind them therefore they did not see it until it passed under them. The Instructor gave an immediate call on 126.7 asking for a response from the aircraft that just flew past the Strathalbyn Airfield but was not answered. The aircraft continued to head west at the same low altitude and disappeared from sight.
9/3/2019	Harvey Bay Airport	QLD	SLING	2	rotax	912 IS	During dual flight training at Hervey Bay, the student identified RWY 29 was the active RWY. As the ...
During dual flight training at Hervey Bay, the student identified RWY 29 was the active RWY. As the instructor was unsure they made a radio call to the Qantas link aircraft on the ground for its intention as well as which RWY it was going to take. The instructor did not hear a response, therefore allowed the student to join mid field crosswind after descending on the dead side of RWY 29. The student turned to close to the RWY not giving themselves space for the base leg which led them to not having space for finals (too high). After turning for finals the instructor looked at the wind sock and realised it was a tailwind and took the control to demonstrate that even with full flap they would not make it and eventually proceeded to go round after making a go around call and departed the circuit back to Caloundra. Upon landing at Caloundra, it was discovered that the Qantas captain dissatisfied with the communications. Further investigation by the CFI it was determined that the student unknowingly decreased the volume on the radios which caused a miscommunication and the inability to hear other calls correctly at Harvey Bay. This was corrected after departure and the rest of the flight the instructor was able to hear radio calls.
7/3/2019	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	When landing in a crosswind, on contact of the nose wheel the aircraft veered off toward right (into...
When landing in a crosswind, on contact of the nose wheel the aircraft veered off toward right (into wind) and came to a stop on the grass. The pilot then added power and taxied off the RWY.
7/3/2019	Gawler Airport	SA	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken up for two circuits. Upon landing on RW...
On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken up for two circuits. Upon landing on RWY 05 with a 20 knot northerly wind the pilot ballooned the landing and bounced on the second landing. The aircraft was taxied back to the hangar and found the front nose spat damaged. There was no other damage to the aircraft. The damaged spat was removed. Pilot has recognized the need for recency and currency in the prevailing conditions.
6/3/2019	Wagga Wagga Airport	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	DEFECT: During 100hr inspection the stabilator bearing was found to be worn. The stabilators were re...
DEFECT: During 100hr inspection the stabilator bearing was found to be worn. The stabilators were removed from the aircraft for access to replace the bearings. Once removed a crack was very noticeable on the RH empennage skin just forward of the stabilator attach fitting. A closer inspection found the crack and one rivet found loose, the crack seemed to be coming from the skin strengthening bend relief hole just forward of the rear bulkhead.
5/3/2019	Bankstown Airport	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	During a dual training flight, a distinct metallic rattling noise was identified. Immediate action d...
During a dual training flight, a distinct metallic rattling noise was identified. Immediate action drills of carburettor, engine temps and fuel quantities were checked with no apparent change in noise and rattling. Power was reduced to 3800rpm with the sound still evident from the engine. The aircraft was flown by the instructor slowly at approx. 60 knots back to YSBK. The aircraft landed safely under its own power. With the metallic sound abating when the power was reduced below 3000 rpms. After leaving the RWY, the aircraft taxied under its own power back to its hangar, where it was handed back to engineering staff.
5/3/2019	Bankstown Airport	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	The aircraft encountered a bird strike when on late downwind for RWY 29L. Outcome: RAAus continues ...
The aircraft encountered a bird strike when on late downwind for RWY 29L. Outcome: RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
3/3/2019	Coffs Harbour Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over controlling in 5 kt crosswind take off. The p...
On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over controlling in 5 kt crosswind take off. The pilot made the decision to abort the landing. The aircraft landed safely on left side of bitumen and rolled onto the grass same side, then taxied back to Aero Club.
3/3/2019	West Merribee airstrip, Binya	NSW	Jaboru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked overnight and did damage to paint work on...
Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked overnight and did damage to paint work on bonnet, leading edges of wings and tail plane, as well as damage to left side window.
1/3/2019	Albury	NSW	Tecnam	P2004	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot assumed a specific runway was the intended one in use and did not follow ATC instructions ...
The pilot assumed a specific runway was the intended one in use and did not follow ATC instructions given a number of times, PIC was qualified correctly with CASA qualifications to operate in the aircraft, but was unfamiliar with airspace. Pilot was participating in controlled aerodrome airspace refresher training. Lack of compliance with ATC directions resulted in increased workload for controller on duty and delay to other aircraft in the area. The pilot will continue the controlled airspace training to ensure no repeat event occurs.
26/2/2019	Waranga Basin, Rushworth	VIC	Brumby	LSA L610	Lycoming	0-233	A Brumby was flying at approx. 5400ft from Bendigo to Albury when a red and white Cessna flying at c...
A Brumby was flying at approx. 5400ft from Bendigo to Albury when a red and white Cessna flying at close to the same altitude in the opposite direction and passed within 100-200m. As they approached the Brumby pilot veered abruptly to the port side as the Cessna was on the starboard side. The Brumby pilot does not believe the other pilot was aware of them.
21/2/2019	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200	The aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left crosswind for RWY 18R at approx. 700AGL...
The aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left crosswind for RWY 18R at approx. 700AGL. The pilot continued left turn and glided back to YLIL airport to land on RWY 36L.
18/2/2019	Casino	NSW	Morgan	Sierra 100	Jabiru	3300A	A PA-28 was reported to have conducted a missed approach to maintain separation when a Morgan Sierra...
A PA-28 was reported to have conducted a missed approach to maintain separation when a Morgan Sierra turned inside of it.