Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
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.