Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/3/2022	OCC2757	Whitemore	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were undertaking flight training i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were undertaking flight training in the Training Area adjacent to the Launceston CTZ. On climb at approx. 3500ft the instructor observed an indication of no oil pressure. The instructor immediately reduced engine revolutions and the engine then stopped. No abnormal sounds or other abnormal indications were present. A successful forced landing was carried out on a disused airstrip at Whitemore.
15/3/2022	OCC2743	Jindabyne Randall Community Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	120C	Jabiru	2200B	A student on their second solo flight taxied back to hangar after two touch and go and a full stop l...
A student on their second solo flight taxied back to hangar after two touch and go and a full stop landing, none of them heavy. As they approached the hangar, the right undercarriage leg slowly folded forward, the aircraft stopped and then settled on its right wing tip and tailplane.
15/3/2022	OCC2740	Murray Bridge Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	LSA 55/2J	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was in the process of completing a touch and go....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was in the process of completing a touch and go. After landing, and while steering toward middle of runway the aircraft skidded on loose gravel and departed off the runway to the left. The nose wheel dug into the surface and the aircraft flipped over. The pilot later reported a change in wind direction had occurred, resulting in a tailwind.
3/3/2022	OCC2734	Bunyan Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Due to poor weather the pilot made a precautionary landing on...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Due to poor weather the pilot made a precautionary landing onto a private gliding strip. After waiting a period of days for the weather to improve, the pilot attempted to take off onto a runway which was only intended for landing. The aircraft was not configured correctly for a short field takeoff and the pilot did not abort the landing at their pre-determined abort point. The aircraft failed to get airborne in time and hit a stock fence at the end of the runway. The aircraft received substantial damage to wings, propellor, undercarriage and was trailered out.
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