Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
8/12/2020	OCC2216	West Sale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP470	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had flown a local flight and conducted one touc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had flown a local flight and conducted one touch and go on runway 27 at West Sale. The wind on the East Sale ATIS was indicating 270 at 8kts and the wind at West Sale was similar but potentially up to 10kts. After one circuit and during the second touch and go, at approx. 30ft with full flap the airspeed rapidly decreased to approx. 50kts and the aircraft nosed forward and impacted the runway on the nose wheel causing the nose wheel to collapse and the tip of the prop to strike the runway. The aircraft was shut down and pushed from the runway. The ARO was contacted and immediately conducted a runway inspection which revealed a small amount of debris from the composite prop. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.
5/12/2020	OCC2222	Jindabyne Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was taxiing to take off and was back tracking RW...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was taxiing to take off and was back tracking RWY 12. One emu was on the port gable markers and two emus were on the starboard gable markers, all well clear. The single emu attacked aircraft without warning (probably protecting other two emus) The pilot turned the aircraft away from the attacking emu but it ran into the rear of the propellor and was instantly killed. The engine stopped/stalled and the aircraft was towed back to hangar for inspection.
2/12/2020	OCC2217	Yering	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cracking & de-lamination was present at the blade root trans...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cracking & de-lamination was present at the blade root transition along leading edge following the layup mark, present on both blades.
30/11/2020	OCC2210	Stanley	TAS	Jabiru	SP6	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted an emergency landing in a paddock due to ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted an emergency landing in a paddock due to loss of power. The aircraft landed successfully in a paddock but the nose wheel struck a rock resulting in loss of nose gear and damage to the propeller.
28/11/2020	OCC2227	Ballina Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While an A320 was approaching runway 06 to land at Ballina By...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While an A320 was approaching runway 06 to land at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, a Jabiru J230-D was tracking south toward Evans Head Airport, NSW. About 22 km south-west of Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, the two aircraft's flight paths intersected, with a vertical separation of approximately 600'. The A320 traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) traffic advisory provided an alert to the A320 crew, however this has been determined to be a separate issue. RAAus members are reminded of the importance of ensuring transponders are calibrated and operating with Alt when in flight and encouraged to review the CASA Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Safe guidance material, in addition to CAAP 166 when operating in an around busy non-controlled airports like Ballina. This occurrence was investigated by the ATSB and further information is available from their website: https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-062/
21/11/2020	OCC2207	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200CC/CI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the conclusion of a dual circuit training, the tower contr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the conclusion of a dual circuit training, the tower controller requested a telephone conversation. During the conversation, the instructor was told that they had conducted one of the circuits in the wrong direction. The non compliance with the airways clearance has been addressed satisfactorily by the CFI and Safety controller for the school. Attention to changes in ATC circuit direction clearances and noting them in flight can assist in mitigating the "expectation bias" than can occur when operating in CTA.
20/11/2020	OCC2204	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing to the runway the right main-wheel tyre defla...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing to the runway the right main-wheel tyre deflated suddenly. The aircraft was steered in the direction of the deflated tyre until it was clear of the taxiway. On examination of the tyre, the hub-bolts were found to have sheared, but it was not possible to determine whether this was due to the tube failing first, of if the bolts had failed before the tube failed.
20/11/2020	OCC2218	Yering	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cracking & de-lamination present at blade root transition alo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cracking & de-lamination present at blade root transition along leading edge following layup mark.
15/11/2020	OCC2197	Armidale Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed outside the area marked by gable markers int...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed outside the area marked by gable markers into resulting long grass, adjacent to runway 27, which caused the nose wheel to dislodge from housing and the prop striking the ground. The pilot has discussed the incident with the local CFI and will ensure all repairs are to standard, including propeller and crankshaft assessment of the engine prior to returning to flight.
14/11/2020	OCC2193	Griffith Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on descent when the engine stopped.
2/11/2020	OCC2185	Northam Airport	WA	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was found to have a cracked piston.
1/11/2020	OCC2187	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	C160	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final for runway 24 and the pilot un...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final for runway 24 and the pilot under instruction observed a flock of Galah's on the ground approximately 100 metres in front of the aircraft slightly to the left. As the aircraft continued the landing and began to flare, the flock of birds took flight and traversed from left to right directly in front of the aircraft at a height of approximately 10 feet. The aircraft flew through the flock of birds. Shortly thereafter a loud thump was heard from the rear of the aircraft. The Pilot under instruction landed the aircraft and during the taxi back, observed a single Galah in the middle of the runway approximately where the thump had been heard. The aircraft was parked and a visual inspection showed that there was no damage. The pilots then went to the location of the bird, still on the ground, to assess its condition. A short distance from the bird, it took flight in a normal manner apparently unaffected by the event. Birds are listed as a hazard at YCFN in ERSA. 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.
15/10/2020	OCC2156	Emerald Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst reducing power and raising the nose slightly to mainta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst reducing power and raising the nose slightly to maintain altitude and slow down to be within flap extension speed on late downwind in the circuit, the engine rpm reduced to low idle and the engine stopped. Downwind pre landing checks had just been carried out on joining the circuit downwind. The fuel boost pump was operating and the magneto switches were both on. Engine temps and pressures were normal and approx. 50 litres of fuel were remaining balanced evenly in each tank. The main fuel tap was on where it had remained the entire flight. A successful restart was carried out followed by an uneventful landing at Emerald Airport. After taxiing back to the hangar the engine rpm dropped to 650 rpm at idle, was running rough and was about to stop again before it was shut down. On further inspection by an RAAus L2 maintainer, the coil gap on one of the distributor’s was found to be just touching, therefore affecting the spark.
13/10/2020	OCC2165	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Both composite propeller blades were found to be cracked/de-l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Both composite propeller blades were found to be cracked/de-laminated.
10/10/2020	OCC2158	Spalding	SA	Jabiru	230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot and passenger noticed a loud noise f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot and passenger noticed a loud noise followed by a flapping noise during straight and level flight. The flapping become more violent and was coming from the left side wing. Immediately the pilot pulled power slowed the aircraft and found a place to land, which was a dirt road. The pilot briefed the passenger on what to expect from an emergency landing. After landing and confirming there was no immediate danger, the pilot and passenger exited the aircraft to find a screw missing from the leading edge position on the left wing root fairing. The first portion of the fairing had come loose hence the flapping heard from inside the plane. The pilot rang a friend in the next closest town to bring some duct tape to tape the fairing down until the aircraft could get back home. The aircraft took off successfully with no issues and flew back to Jamestown. On landing at Jamestown the pilot removed the tape and purchased a replacement screw and fixed the issue.