Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
15/12/2021	OCC2639	Cambrai	SA	Jabiru	J 170C	Jabiru	Gen 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The RAAus aircraft was tracking for Cambrai at 3,500ft when t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The RAAus aircraft was tracking for Cambrai at 3,500ft when the pilot saw an approaching light aircraft on a converging heading but approx. 100ft or a little less beneath. The aircraft passed directly under the RAAus aircraft. They were unable to get the registration but it was a high wing light aircraft blue and white livery. The pilot took evasive action by climbing approx. 50ft before other aircraft passed. No radio calls were heard and it was not showing on OzRunways. Pilots are reminded of the importance of maintaining active scanning techniques when flying at all times.
9/12/2021	OCC2632	Murray Bridge Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	LSA 55/2J	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft made contact with three birds whilst conducting ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft made contact with three birds whilst conducting touch and go. 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.
2/12/2021	OCC2620	Orange Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300	While climbing out after utilising runway 11 and at approx. 900 feet AGL a loud bang was heard along...
While climbing out after utilising runway 11 and at approx. 900 feet AGL a loud bang was heard along with a substantial vibration from the front end of the aircraft. At that time power was reduced and a gentle northerly 180-degree turn was made without losing altitude back to Orange airport. A local emergency was declared on the CTAF and a glide approach was made for runway 29 followed by a successful landing without further incident. Inspection of aircraft was carried out at the hanger and it was discovered that the left hand side air intake for cylinder cooling was cracked. The top cowling cover was removed and green nylon fabric was tangled around the propellor shaft inside the cowling area. Prior to the flight the aircraft owner conducted a thorough preflight inspection however the pilot conducted their own as they always do and the aircraft was deemed safe to operate. It is possible the aircraft taxiied over a rope or tiedown material and this became entangled around the propellor. The engine and propellor are undergoing post propeller strike actions prior to returning to flight.
1/12/2021	OCC3287	George Town Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft engine lost power after take-off, at a height ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft engine lost power after take-off, at a height not more than 200ft. The instructor took over and landed in a paddock of the end of runway 06.
29/11/2021	OCC2616	Tongala	VIC	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft touched down on a private airstrip, then veered ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft touched down on a private airstrip, then veered suddenly to the left and the pilot was unable to correct in time. The aircraft hit rough ground, a fence and steel post with the left wing and left wheel. The aircraft rolled and came to rest inverted. The pilot turned off all electrics and vacated the aircraft. Pilots are advised to exercise caution when landing on private strips as the surface, size and surroundings may not be within the aircraft or pilot capabilities or may be subject to micrometeorology or other weather issues.
27/11/2021	OCC2611	Black Hill	SA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor and student on a navigation flight spotted a Sa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor and student on a navigation flight spotted a Savannah aircraft to their left approximately 100 metres away converging on their track. (It was 90 degrees to their aircraft). The Instructor reduced power to idle and dived right. They attempted to contact the pilot however there was no answer. Pilots are reminded of the importance of lookout when operating at all times.
19/11/2021	OCC2617	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot reported partial power loss in flight prior to lan...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot reported partial power loss in flight prior to landing. The aircraft landed without incident. The fuel system was inspected and the fuel line clamp was found still installed after the fuel filter replacement on the LH fuel system.
17/11/2021	OCC2637	Jindabyne Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The training aircraft had just landed after a dual training l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The training aircraft had just landed after a dual training lesson of circuits. On backtracking down the runway to the exit taxiway, another aircraft landed straight towards them. The instructor pulled off the runway outside the gable markers but the second aircraft pulled up abruptly on the runway, conducted a 180 degree turn, returned to the threshold of the runway and departed the airfield, by which time the instructor had cleared the runway. At no time were any radio calls received to advise of the presence of this second aircraft and its intentions and it did not respond to calls from the training aircraft. The pilot of the second aircraft was contacted and advised the radio was intermittently not working. Pilots are reminded of the requirement under Part 91.245 and Manual of Standards Chapter 10.d to ensure the radio and other equipment aboard if working correctly prior to flight.
7/11/2021	OCC2586	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	230			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst on final approach to runway 24 at Clifton, a VH regist...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst on final approach to runway 24 at Clifton, a VH registered aircraft did a low level turn in front of an RAAus aircraft and cut them off. The VH registered aircraft then landed long and overran in the end section of the runway. The RAAus pilot commenced a go around and landed. The RAAus pilot confirmed their radio was operating correctly and reports that they did not hear the incoming aircraft. As this occurrence involves a VH registered aircraft, it has been forwarded to CASA for review. RAAus reminds all pilots of the importance of maintaining standard circuit procedures as well as the use of radio calls where required and maintaining an active lookout at all times.
6/11/2021	OCC2585	Latrobe Regional Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	160C	Jabiru	Gen 4 2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft approached the airport from the east the pilo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft approached the airport from the east the pilot gave 10m and 5m calls and joined midfield crosswind for runway 03, diverting for parachutes. The pilot re-joined long downwind 30 and landed and gave calls for joining downwind, joining base and joining final. When the aircraft was back in the hangar the pilot was advised by an instructor that there had been two other aircraft in the pattern but they were using runway 21. The other aircraft had attempted to call but the pilot did not answer. It was then the pilot discovered they had not changed to the CTAF frequency when returning from a local flight. The pilot has now initiated corrective actions to ensure the correct frequency is selected when returning to an airport and will not assume there is no traffic just because there are no calls.
30/10/2021	OCC2573	R234 Airspace Edinburgh	SA	Jabiru	J160 D	CAMIT Aero	2.2 SLRE	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Operating around R234 Airspace near Edinburgh SA, noted steps...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Operating around R234 Airspace near Edinburgh SA, noted steps from 1500' to 4500' were active from 10:00am in the morning when the pilot checked NAIPS, with the intention to depart Gawler Airfield at 9:30 am for Clare Valley Airfield. The pilot however, got delayed and left at 10:05am, climbing to 2500' in R233A - R233B not active training airspace. The pilot forgot that the R243 was now active when entering it at 2500' and was not monitoring the area frequency 130.45 initially to be contacted, due to extra volume of Gawler CTAF 126.55 traffic in the training area. They realised their mistake when departing the R234 airspace. The pilot will ensure for future flight planning that airspace activation times are noted on their flight planning information to ensure a repeat does not occur.
27/10/2021	OCC2567	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was solo under supervision, with the instructor i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was solo under supervision, with the instructor in a position clear of the runway but close to a taxiway to observe. The student made a radio call which the instructor did not hear clearly as another aircraft was taking off nearby. The instructor allowed the student to concentrate on flying the aircraft as their first priority, believing if there was a problem the student would do a full-stop landing. The instructor watched as student flew a base-leg which looked high, made a high approach which appeared too fast, then rounded out well but landed flat, bounced off the nose-wheel, ballooned, bounced off the nose-wheel a second time, ballooned again, bounced off the nose-wheel heavily a third time and did a go-round. The instructor tried to contact student via handheld radio to ask if there was a problem with no reply heard from student. The instructor asked another aircraft in the circuit if they could hear them and the other aircraft replied "reading you 5." The student was, however communicating with the other aircraft in the circuit. As the student was not responding to radio calls from the instructor they did four more circuits, landing well each time. The instructor used the radio to advise the student to maintain correct approach airspeed on the circuit after the bounced landing, which resulted in a very good landing but there was still no response from the student on the radio so the instructor had no way of knowing if the student was hearing them or not. After returning the aircraft to the parking area instructor observed propeller-tips squared off (prop-strike), nose-wheel spat damaged and the transponder-antenna bent. When asked if they had heard the instructor on the radio, the student said they had not heard until the instructor was talking to them on the approach for the circuit following the one where the bounced landing took place. The student had not flown recently due to COVID restrictions and will undertake further remedial training.
11/10/2021	OCC2568	Gruyure	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	The aircraft departed from YLTV for a flight to Swan Hill. 30 minutes into flight there was a sudden...
The aircraft departed from YLTV for a flight to Swan Hill. 30 minutes into flight there was a sudden severe engine shuddering. The pilot was unable to re-start the engine so adopted best glide speed and made a glide approach for uphill landing in a paddock. The approach speed was 55 knots. The pilot attempted flare/round out but the nose would not lift sufficiently due to no prop wash over ailerons and the significant field upslope. Resulting in a heavy landing with damage to nose wheel and main legs. Time from engine failure to landing estimated 60-90 seconds.
9/10/2021	OCC2581	Temora	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C	Camit	2200	After thousands of landings the mounting bracket holding a spat part sheared off. There was no indi...
After thousands of landings the mounting bracket holding a spat part sheared off. There was no indication of a problem during the recent annual.
23/9/2021	OCC2545	Port Augusta	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	Flying enroute from YMBD to YPAG, the tachometer ceased working and was noticed immediately, checks ...
Flying enroute from YMBD to YPAG, the tachometer ceased working and was noticed immediately, checks of circuit breakers were OK. The pilot noticed the Centre Zero Ammeter Gauge and Voltmeter Gauge had both dropped from previously noted position and asked the passenger to monitor both and report any changes. A screeching sound came from the engine, it started and changed in time with variation in RPM. Oil temp and pressure gauges remained normal and the engine continued to be responsive. The pilot continued the flight until within glide range of Stirling North ALA, then opted to continue the flight to YPAG whilst always remaining within gliding distance to either field due to better facilities and resources at YPAG. A normal landing was conducted at YPAG and the engine continued to run at all times until shut down on the parking ramp. The cowlings were removed, the engine restarted and noise monitored externally by another pilot who ascertained that the screeching sound was coming from the rear of the engine. The engine was again shut down and broken copper wire windings on the stator were observed. After phone calls and photos were sent to an L2, it was determined that 2 of the 6 flywheel bolts were sheared off. After physical inspection and dismantling by a LAME, it was discovered that a further bolt had sheared but not detached, and a fourth bolt was more than half sheared (it broke whilst being removed).