Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
2/3/2022	OCC2733	Murray Bridge Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	LSA 55/2J	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered an engine failure in the circuit. Bl...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered an engine failure in the circuit. Blue smoke was seen coming from the cowl at approximately 200ft AGL after take-off. Oil pressure was in the green, however climb performance degraded so the pilot initiated low level circuit at 500ft. At mid-downwind the oil pressure had decreased to zero. By late down wind, engine failed completely. The pilot performed emergency landing upwind on runway 19 at YMBD. Review of the occurrence identified that a failure occurred to an oil hose resulting in loss of engine oil and engine shutdown. No noticeable defect was identified during daily inspection or pre-flight inspection.
12/2/2022	OCC2798	Callington	SA	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: In flight when adding power and climbing, which put engine un...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: In flight when adding power and climbing, which put engine under greater torque effects, it was identified that the engine started cycling in fairly large movements. Damage is not evident when engine not under high torque i.e. in cruise or ground running. Review of this occurrence identified that one of the 2 bolts at the lower portion of the motor mount was stripped and therefore not holding torque. The loose bolt was allowing the engine mount to move around more that it should. The mount was removed, crack tested, and put back together with new bolts/nuts.
11/2/2022	OCC3191	Colac Municipal Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B Gen 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual circuit training, at approx. one metr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual circuit training, at approx. one metre above the runway the student was directed to perform a "Go-Around". The student applied full power and inadvertently applied excessive forward elevator. Application of excessive forward elevator drove the nose down onto the runway surface. This inadvertent action was unrecoverable at this height. Significant damage to the aircraft was sustained.
29/1/2022	OCC2705	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J 170C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, a Jabiru conducting flight trai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, a Jabiru conducting flight training was on final approach at approximately 400 ft AGL when another aircraft was observed intersecting the Jabiru flight path at 90 degrees on a base turn. The other aircraft was flying a much tighter circuit due to reduced glide performance. RAAus discussed the events with the pilot of the other aircraft and determined right of way was not managed appropriately by the pilot. Pilots are reminded of the requirements for maintaining sequencing in the circuit regardless of differing performance characteristics of aircraft.
28/1/2022	OCC2727	Coonabarabran Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120	Jabiru	J2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing flare, the aircraft dropped approximately ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing flare, the aircraft dropped approximately 1 metre and bounced due to turbulence, power was applied and the aircraft landed safely. Subsequent inspection noted the firewall had been damaged and repairs were completed.
23/1/2022	OCC2697	Latrobe Regional Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying at 2500ft the pilot heard a small noise followe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying at 2500ft the pilot heard a small noise followed by nil oil pressure and high oil temperature. The pilot closed down the engine and made a normal landing after a glide approach. It was identified that the occurrence was as a result of failure of the front oil seal.
16/1/2022	OCC2685	Devonport Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J/120B	jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits at Devonport Airport, the aircraf...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits at Devonport Airport, the aircraft turned downwind and struck a seagull with the propellor. The wooden propellor broke from the aircraft, the pilot immediately reduced power and switches off. The aircraft easily glided back to the runway and landed. Determined Outcome: In-flight separation of the propeller occurred as a result of fracture of the propeller bolts. Notwithstanding the reported bird strike, the propeller bolts showed extensive fatigue crack propagation. The extent of cracking was such that the propeller could also have separated without an external influence, or would have separated with continued operation. The propeller washers were not installed in accordance with the maintenance manual, which may have contributed to accelerated wear and subsequent cracking of the bolts.
15/1/2022	OCC2696	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J200	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft is being repaired and did not have wings attache...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft is being repaired and did not have wings attached at the time. The aircraft was positioned into the wind and towards a V drain about 30 meters away to conduct an engine start-up to circulate the engine oil with the intention to run at idle only. It should be noted this is not a recommended procedure by the aircraft manufacturer, with the recommendation being to use inhibiting oil to prevent cylinder deterioration. The pilot had used a checklist to ensure the aircraft was configured correctly for start, however the pilot may have knocked the throttle while entering the aircraft. When the starter button was activated the engine fired instantly, went to 75% power, overrode the parking brake and proceeded into the V drain. Substantial damage to the aircraft nose wheel assembly and propeller was sustained as a result. The owner will conduct all actions required subsequent to a propeller strike, prior to repairing and returning to flight status.
13/1/2022	OCC2681	Lismore	NSW	Jabiru	J-170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight with a student, a taxi call (with intent...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight with a student, a taxi call (with intentions to depart to the SW) and entering back-tracking call were made for runway 15 at Lismore. Shortly after take-off on runway 15, (passing through approx. 300-400ft AGL) an inbound call was heard from a Foxbat aircraft, stating they were inbound from the south-west at 1000ft. Believing no conflict existed, the training aircraft continued climbing on runway heading (150 degrees) with intentions to reach 1500ft and/or 3nm prior to departing from upwind to the south-west by a right turn. Upon reaching 3nm from Lismore, passing through 1300ft, a departure call was made stating they were "departing off upwind runway 15, passing through 1300ft, on climb to 1500ft and shortly tracking to the south-west". Shortly after this call, and passing 1400ft, the start of another radio call was heard from the Foxbat, prior to the training aircraft seeing the Foxbat directly ahead and below the nose, breaking off into a right hand turn to avoid them. It is estimated there was approximately 300-400ft vertical separation (based on the Foxbat reporting inbound at 1000ft), and the Foxbat passed down the left side and below. No collision or damage occurred. Pilots are reminded of the critical importance of alerted see and avoid and for broadcasts to contain accurate position and height information, particularly at busy non-controlled airports.
11/1/2022	OCC2683	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Carbon monoxide (CO) was indicated in the cockpit. The aircra...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Carbon monoxide (CO) was indicated in the cockpit. The aircraft was fitted with a card CO detector on the instrument panel which was noticed by the flight crew to discolour. A crew member experience symptoms consistent with elevated levels of CO exposure. There was no report of any new act intervening which might cause an abnormal presence of CO in the cockpit and there was no previous history of CO ingress into the cockpit. Further inspection revealed that a missing rear fairing screw was allowing carbon monoxide to enter the cockpit. The screw was replaced and issue resolved. Pilots and aircraft owners are reminded that the presence of carbon monoxide within the cockpit may result in pilot/passenger incapacitation. Fitment of electronic carbon monoxide detectors are strongly recommended and available from the RAAus shop. More information on the dangers of carbon monoxide are available from the ATSB and CASA websites.
10/1/2022	OCC2677	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was taxiing for departure from runway 36. There we...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was taxiing for departure from runway 36. There were three other aircraft in vicinity. A twin aircraft was lined up runway 36, a Cessna 172 just landed and exiting, another Cessna 172 in run up bay. It took approx. 6-7mins to taxi to holding point on runway 35. The Jabiru pilot had confirmed their radio was working as they had asked the Cessna how much longer before they would be departing. There had been no other calls on frequency. The Jabiru pilot called entering 35 for departure to the east. As they lined up a twin aircraft overflew and went around. The twin aircraft must have been on short final when the Jabiru entered runway. The Jabiru pilot didn’t see them, and they didn’t call the Jabiru when it entered and they saw there was going to be a conflict. The Jabiru departed without further incident. Pilots are reminded of the critical need for alerted see and avoid, particularly at busy non-controlled airports
30/12/2021	OCC2671	Goolwa Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230 - C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, completed three circuits and departed...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, completed three circuits and departed the circuit area for flight over Hindmarsh Island to Murray Mouth then returned overhead Clayton. The pilot joined mid downwind 01, completed downwind checks, landed long due to the rough surface of the runway but had fully landed and deployed brakes when they lost control and veered from the end of the runway. The aircraft collided with the rear of a hangar as well as a water tank and the door support of a second hangar. The pilot tried to avoid the collision by firstly applying power to power out of the situation but there was not enough lift available, so they applied brakes again and aimed as well as they could for the gap between a water tank and the door support of a hangar, such that the wings would take the brunt of the force. The aircraft continued on and came to rest in the rear wall of a hangar. The pilot switched of the Master switch but could not switch off fuel due to ruptured fuel tanks. The passenger and pilot were able to exit the aircraft via the right hand door and leave the hangar via a damaged wall panel. The pilot noted a wind change had been forecast (to become a tailwind on 01) and believes this had just occurred as they touched down. Subsequent discussion with the pilot revealed they realised they could have landed shorter, could have conducted an orbit to allow the wind change to establish and then repositioned for the other direction.
22/12/2021	OCC2662	Muchea/Greenside	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a 1.2 hour local flight while on base to land the p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a 1.2 hour local flight while on base to land the pilot noted a slight vibration and checked engine gauges which were all in the green and normal. On final, wildlife was spotted on the runway and a go-around was conducted. No vibration was noticed at full power. On the upwind leg at approx. 600' AGL a loud bang occurred and the pilot reduced power to idle immediately and conducted a successful landing straight ahead into a paddock. It was determined that the propeller blade and hub departed the aircraft, most likely due to a propeller blade failure. The wooden propeller had recently undergone repairs and had been overhauled several times previously.
21/12/2021	OCC2663	Truro Flats Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the oil access panel on the cowling dislodged....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the oil access panel on the cowling dislodged. The magnet was not holding the cap down properly and the cap was flapping up and down. When the pilot commenced a shallow descent it dislodged.
16/12/2021	OCC2647	Murray Bridge Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru was joining the circuit midfield crosswind 19 with a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru was joining the circuit midfield crosswind 19 with a CASA aircraft taking off on early upwind. There was an aircraft that was inbound descending behind the Jabiru to also join midfield crosswind 19. The Jabiru pilot called “joining midfield crosswind 19” shortly thereafter they turned downwind 19 and due to the traffic behind put an extra call out saying “turning mid downwind 19”. Almost immediately after their call the aircraft behind called they were joining midfield crosswind and have the aircraft early downwind sighted in the Jabiru at 1 o’clock and aircraft on downwind sighted. At this time, the Jabiru was about to turn base when the second joining aircraft called “turning base 19 for a full stop”. The Jabiru pilot called they were turning base 19 and asked if the second aircraft had them sighted, their reply was yes and they had turned inside of them. Because they had cut inside, they were very high on base and final, when they landed with a slight tailwind component, they used up all the runway and backtracked on the grass inside the cones. The Jabiru pilot called they were on mid final mid final for a full stop but the landed aircraft continued to backtrack on the runway. The Jabiru had no option but to go around and the CASA aircraft that was following them had also called they were on mid final and the CASA aircraft had to go around also. The pilot of the aircraft was not sure that they have cut inside the other aircraft, but was educated about Part 91.D requirements for sequencing and remaining behind aircraft already established in the circuit.