Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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).
17/9/2021	OCC2547	Lake Samsonvale	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	Gen4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was from the Wivenhoe Dam Wall tracking for Redcli...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was from the Wivenhoe Dam Wall tracking for Redcliffe, the pilot had previously requested clearance from Brisbane ATC to clear terrain but were refused even though CTA traffic was minimal. The aircraft was at 2700ft on descent to 2500ft west of Lake Samsonvale aiming to be at 2500ft by the highway just west of the ATC boundary, when ATC informed them they had violated CTR. At no time did the pilot believe that they had penetrated CTR. At this time, a transponder code was provided and the flight continued to Redcliffe and onwards to Caloundra OCTA. Upon landing at Caloundra the pilot was contacted by Australian Search and Rescue as they had not cancelled SARWATCH or Flight Following. At no time did the pilot request a SAR or Flight Following and ATC did not advise them that this had been implemented. No corroborating report was provided from Airservices, no further action was taken.
12/9/2021	OCC2529	Ballina	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that the aircraft had radio issues so the pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that the aircraft had radio issues so the pilot returned to Lismore. On inspection it was found that there was a broken wire in the pilots PTT switch under the control grip. A new PTT wiring harness was fitted.
4/9/2021	OCC2523	Renmark Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	22B-192	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Callington to Renmark, and approx. 2-3 Miles...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Callington to Renmark, and approx. 2-3 Miles from Renmark the pilot of the RAAus aircraft called their approach from South East, descending from 3500ft. Approx. 30 to 60 secs later they observed a Glasair aircraft to starboard, approx. 200-300 metres horizontally and at their level, on climb, heading toward them. The pilot estimated the other aircraft would have cleared above them by 200 to 300ft Both aircraft saw each other at the same time and veered to avoid conflict. The pilots communicated via radio and it is believed a miscommunication about the inbound aircraft may have resulted in the proximity event.
2/9/2021	OCC2518	Flinders Is.	TAS	Jabiru	Jabiru UL-T	Jabiru	2200 Gen 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approx. 800' ASL inbound to Lady Barron and about to make ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approx. 800' ASL inbound to Lady Barron and about to make an inbound traffic broadcast the aircraft's engine started running very rough, then after about 30 seconds stopped completely. The pilot made a Mayday call on the Flinders Is. CTAF, then selected the nearest suitable clearing in the Tea tree scrub below and executed a forced landing without further incident. After exiting the aircraft, the pilot noticed that the aircraft's propeller was missing and that the propeller mounting bolts had all been sheared off.
28/8/2021	OCC2514	Thargomindah	QLD	Jabiru	SP470	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the take-off roll, on a solid sandy loam strip, the airc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the take-off roll, on a solid sandy loam strip, the aircraft lurched left when the nose left the ground. Full right rudder was applied and as the edge of the runway approached (where there was a rill of dirt) the aircraft was coaxed off the ground in ground effect, straightened and manoeuvred back to the runway, where the aircraft touched both main wheels on the ground at an angle for a short period and then lifted off. Control was secured flying straight and level while the aircraft accelerated and then climbed out. At about 300ft AGL a dull thump started, and was later later determined to be the right hand landing gear which had broken away approx. 20cm above the lower bend and was being held in the air by the brake line. A steady climb was achieved and flight at about 70kt was suitable to stop the thumping and all control surfaces were working well. A friend on the ground was contacted and was asked check the aircraft as it flew overhead. It was suspected that there may have been an undercarriage issue and this was confirmed. The emergency services had been contacted and were on their way to the airfield. While waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the airfield, the aircraft climbed to 3000 ft AMSL and practiced stalls and then returned for a practice flyover so the ground crew could see what the issue was and land on the next time around on the dirt runway. The aux fuel pump had been running and the airspeed was about 65-70 kt. The aircraft was not able to gain height and the pilot was only doing gentle turns to (avoid a stall spin) due to concerns that the wheel could dislodge and hit a control surface. On the downwind leg abeam the threshold the engine stopped (possible carry icing). A glide speed of 60 kt was adopted and a gentle turn made towards the field. Fuel and all switches were shut off and the aircraft landed inside the fence in rocky but tree-free area. On impact the aircraft was doing about 35-40 kt and skidded to a stop with the tail raising to about a 50 degree angle off the ground then settled down. The pilot exited the aircraft.
10/8/2021	OCC2505	Bundey Bore	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	J3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing on a gusty day, as the aircraft was about thre...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing on a gusty day, as the aircraft was about three quarters of the way along the runway, a gust of wind picked up the right wing, the aircraft veered off into the scrub and the pilot was not successful in keeping the aircraft straight. The nose wheel made contact with a clumpy bush, caused the spat to jam the wheel and stop turning. The aircraft flipped vertically as a result and ended up on its back. Once the aircraft was repaired the pilot completed a Biennial Flight Review with RAAus Flight Operations focusing on ensuring stabilised approaches and airspeeds and go-around assessments.
27/7/2021	OCC2498	Mandurah Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	ST3	Jabiru	2200J60	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was tied down at airfield when a severe storm o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was tied down at airfield when a severe storm overnight broke the tie downs and aircraft flipped upside down.
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.