Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/7/2021	OCC2493	Tumby Bay Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A large weather event went through the Eyre Peninsula, the a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A large weather event went through the Eyre Peninsula, the aircraft had been repaired from the previous incident and waiting for the SA lockdown to end before it could be flown away. The aircraft was found upside down with the tie downs still attached to the aircraft, however they were pulled out of the ground.
3/7/2021	OCC2468	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual circuit lesson, after take-off at approx. 100 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual circuit lesson, after take-off at approx. 100 feet a small bird struck the aircraft on the spinner and inboard section of the propeller. The aircraft continued to operate normally and a standard circuit and landing was completed. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place.
27/6/2021	OCC2465	Tumby Bay	SA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot noticed a metal on metal burning sme...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot noticed a metal on metal burning smell, they asked the passenger if they noticed it, they said it smelt electrical. At this point they were over water, within gliding distance of the land, so the pilot turned the aircraft toward the land. As they turned onto a westerly heading the aircraft lost both the Tacho & Oil Temp. there was a good oil Pressure reading but lost the temp. It was at the point the pilot chose to undertake a precautionary landing at Tumby bay. The aircraft was high at the current location so the pilot chose to do a descending turn and come out on final for runway 33 Tumby Bay. As the aircraft came over the threshold at about 20ft the pilot retarded power and begin to transition into a flare, as they did this about 20ft above the runway the engine totally ceased. The investigation identified the flywheel bolts had failed. Repairs were undertaken and the aircraft was ready to fly, however a storm came through and flipped the aircraft upside down. As a result the aircraft was written off. Note: Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB012 refers to Jabiru Engine Flywheel Attachment
24/6/2021	OCC2461	Lismore	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure and landed in a p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure and landed in a paddock.
13/6/2021	OCC2447	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome wi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome with one other RAAus aircraft in the circuit. On late final on runway 14 just before touchdown the pilot of the other RAAus aircraft notified the Jabiru pilot that there was a third aircraft on late final for runway 32. The Jabiru pilot saw the other aircraft, just below the tree line at the opposite end of the airstrip, just as the call came through. Both aircraft performed avoidance manoeuvres. The Jabiru pilot changed frequency to 126.7 and contacted the third aircraft (VH registered) to inform them they were on the incorrect frequency and provided the correct frequency (126.35) to them. The pilot apologized and all continued flying.
8/6/2021	OCC2435	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO) occurred as a result of allowing the nose wheel to contact the ground too early. Lack of steering resulted in the aircraft running off the left hand side of the runway. No damage or injuries occurred and the student was able to taxi back onto the runway and return to the hanger.
7/6/2021	OCC2436	Turkey Beach	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to id...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to idle suspected possible propeller damage. Increased power but severe vibration still present and unable to maintain sufficient power for level flight. At an altitude of 3000ft the pilot selected a suitable landing area ahead, transmitted a mayday call on area frequency, and carried out an uneventful forced on a property west of Turkey Beach. On initial inspection there is no visible damage to propeller as first suspected. The engine cover was removed and there was no visible damage, however when turning the propeller, no compression was felt in engine, suspected internal engine damage.
28/5/2021	OCC2431	Callington Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J250	Jabiru	A3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced fuel starvation on take-off. After...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced fuel starvation on take-off. After investigation it was found that the aircraft was actually flooding due to an incorrectly adjusted carby float. After resetting the float level and conducting full power ground runs the aircraft was successfully test flown.
25/5/2021	OCC2429	Ayr Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach and there was a faster aircraft beh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach and there was a faster aircraft behind the aircraft, also on final. The pilot felt pressured to expedite the approach and land quickly. As a result the approach was conducted at a faster than normal speed, on landing the nose wheel touched down first and the propeller struck the ground. The engine had stopped and the pilot allowed the aircraft to roll onto the grass on the edge of the sealed runway before stopping the aircraft to allow other aircraft to use the runway. The pilot indicated later they should not have allowed the faster aircraft behind them to change their normal approach process. The aircraft had a maintainer assessment for possible damage as a result of the propeller strike.
22/5/2021	OCC2427	Colac Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a students’ first solo under the supervision o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a students’ first solo under the supervision of the Instructor from the ground. The student made a good landing however became overloaded and while braking inadvertently added power resulting in runway overrun into fence. The Instructor has conducted further remedial training with the student to prevent a recurrence.
19/5/2021	OCC2421	Nepean Dam - Cataract Dam	NSW	Jabiru	230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting an area solo within 25nm of Shellh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting an area solo within 25nm of Shellharbour airport. The student had several interactions with pilots at other airports prior to this incident. Initially the student was monitoring a local drop zone on COM1 and Sydney Centre (124.55) on COM2. The student heard ATC advise another aircraft of an aircraft at their 10 o'clock and concluded that their aircraft was the aircraft being referred to. They looked for the other aircraft but were unable to see it. The student then attempted to contact ATC but made an error in selecting the broadcast switch to COM2 - therefore made a broadcast to the drop zone or another local airport. The error was recognised within about a minute and ATC made several further calls to the other aircraft. As it appeared to the student that ATC could see them they continued to fly straight and level with no change in heading or course. The second aircraft passed above and in front of them shortly thereafter from their 2 o'clock to their 8 o'clock - they had perhaps 5-10 seconds visuals on that aircraft before their paths crossed. While the respective aircraft courses did not result in a collision it could be describes as a "close encounter". ATC stated shortly after that they estimated the vertical separation was about 100 feet, which is not in dispute by the student and they believe the horizontal separation was not more than 300 feet. The student then contacted ATC on COM2 to confirm that both aircraft had passed close by but were both safe and was asked by ATC to squawk ident. The student had not yet been trained on transponder use in the air and was unable to comply - they explained to ATC that they were a novice pilot. The student was provided with remedial training on the use of the transponder. Pilots are reminded of their responsibility to understand and manage all equipment fitted to the aircraft prior to flight.
8/5/2021	OCC2414	Middlemount	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The incident aircraft was being ferried from YMRI to YBOA via...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The incident aircraft was being ferried from YMRI to YBOA via YEML and YDAY. The aircraft had been purchased the week prior to the incident. The buyer had been taken for a flight in the aircraft by the seller, and a pre-purchase inspection had been conducted by an RAAus L2 maintainer and it had not been flown since the condition report. The departure from YMRI was uneventful, as was the climb to planned cruising altitude of 6500 ft. Approx. 85 nm into the first leg the aircraft suddenly began to vibrate. The throttle was immediately retarded to idle but the nature of the vibration didn't change. RPM was increased to cruise setting while the pilots considered their options. The vibration was very noticeable but was not severe, and there were no changes to the readings of any of the engine gauges or to the performance of the aircraft. The pilots assessed alternative landing options (YDYS and YMMU were the closest) but both these ALAs were owned and operated by mining companies and there were restrictions on their use. Also the status of the ALAs was unknown to the pilots so the decision was made to continue towards YEML. At that point (51 nm from YEML) the propeller departed the aircraft. The aircraft was immediately turned towards YMMU and a mayday was declared on the area frequency. Initially it looked like a glide to YMMU was possible but marginal. There was scrub between the aircraft and the end of the runway so rather than risk an undershoot into poor terrain the PIC elected to land in a paddock, with a farm track/driveway identified as an alternative option if the paddock was unsuitable. The non-flying pilot identified obstacles in the paddock and so the aircraft was manoeuvred to land on the farm track. The landing was relatively uneventful apart from the undercarriage running over a rut which made a loud noise but did not cause any obvious damage. CENSAR was contacted immediately after landing to cancel the mayday and advise that both occupants were safe and that the aircraft had not sustained further damage other than what was caused by the departing propeller.
6/5/2021	OCC2395	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170 C	Jabiru	220B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a satisfactory training check ride covering slight cros...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a satisfactory training check ride covering slight crosswinds before third solo, the student then carried out two satisfactory circuits solo. During the course of the third circuit a 7-8 Kt unexpected cross wind gust on touchdown caused the aeroplane to veer to the left side of the runway and run onto the grass section of runway strip. Due to the recent heavy rain the aircraft became bogged and suffered no apparent damage.
1/5/2021	OCC2425	Northam Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undertaking a Touch & Go at Northam during whic...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undertaking a Touch & Go at Northam during which they commenced the pre take off checks during the landing rollout too soon and at a higher speed than recommended. Whilst their vision was inside the aircraft they ran off the runway to the left and the LH main undercarriage leg was damaged (delamination). The pilot corrected and braked heavily to control the R-LOC. Subsequent inspection revealed the RH leg to also have a small delamination crack forming. The pilot has undertaken further remedial training with a RAAus CFI
10/4/2021	OCC2358	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The engine was not performing normally, so the pilot performe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The engine was not performing normally, so the pilot performed a precautionary landing in a paddock. OUTCOME: New Jabiru Gen 4 engine with around 110 hours. The aircraft engine suffered a piston failure from detonation due to fuel. Engine was returned to the Jabiru factory where the unserviceable cylinder and pistons were replaced. Engine refitted to aircraft with no further issues.