Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
2/7/2020	OCC2064	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #4 Head to Barrel join leaking. Compression 68/80 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #4 Head to Barrel join leaking. Compression 68/80 p.s.i. Cylinder #2 Exhaust Valve leaking. Compression 64/80 p.s.i.
27/6/2020	OCC2074	Georgetown	QLD	Jabiru	J 230 - D	Jabiru	J3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft experienced a partial loss of electrica...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft experienced a partial loss of electrical power inbound to an airport. On investigation stator was partially damaged. The pilot contacted the manufacturer and was advised that it was safe to fly, flew back to Wyreema Qld on 10th July and replaced the stator and the battery. All electrical systems have been checked and are determined to be satisfactory, however the entire aircraft will be assessed at it's next 100 hourly by the manufacturer. The aircraft was unable to transmit using the radio as a result of the pilot electing to reduce the electrical load in flight. The transponder was operating satisfactorily and the pilot maintained a listening watch on a second radio fitted to use as a VOR receiver and therefore could not transmit. The pilot squawked 7600 on the transponder to alert other pilots and ATC of the radio issue but was able to ensure no conflicts by maintaining the listening watch.
19/6/2020	OCC2063	Monomeith Park Airfield	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #3 Exhaust Valve failed.
18/6/2020	OCC2047	Koo Wee Rup	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	Gen 4 2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual navex flight training a small loss of power was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual navex flight training a small loss of power was noticed, 50-100rpm or so. The instructor suspected maybe carby ice, however carby heat made no difference so removed the CH. About 30s-1 min later the aircraft experienced a sudden onset of severe vibration and loss of power - it felt like a cylinder had stopped, the instructor took over at this point. Reducing throttle to below 2000rpm got rid of the vibration a bit. Adding it back and the engine immediately started to vibrate badly and clearly not run on all 4. The aircraft had insufficient power to maintain altitude. The instructor chose a field to make an emergency landing whilst trying carby heat, fuel pump and mags to no avail. The aircraft landed uneventfully.
18/6/2020	OCC2049	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Touchdown on RW29R was normal, but during the rollout, the ai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Touchdown on RW29R was normal, but during the rollout, the aircraft tended to veer to the left. When moderate braking was applied, and Aircraft tracking corrected, the Brake lever went completely slack and Braking action was lost completely. After exiting the runway, there was a tendency to track to the left and i felt that the left brake was dragging however i was able to taxi back to the hangar under power without assistance.
6/6/2020	OCC2041	Temora Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	160C	Camit	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft was turning to park, the left wingtip contact...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft was turning to park, the left wingtip contacted the aero clubs’ veranda pole. Members are reminded to maintain a constant lookout during ground handling and to ensure that aircraft are checked by an appropriate maintainer following occurrences of this nature.
25/5/2020	OCC2062	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #4 Head cracked.
24/5/2020	OCC2027	Myrup Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting lesson on circuits, the instructor attempted...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting lesson on circuits, the instructor attempted to demonstrate engine failure after take-off and return to the runway. Power was reduced to idle, adopted airspeed 65/70 knots and lowered the nose to maintain airspeed. The pilot attempted to round out, however as they rounded out struck the ground resulting in a very heavy landing. The Instructor was requested to complete a review with the CFI, however has moved from the location and is no longer instructing. Prior to return to instructing a review process will be required. Members are reminded of the risks involved in attempting to turn back to the runway in an emergency and should elect to land straight ahead.
16/5/2020	OCC2019	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200CC/CI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On taxi to the runway, the brakes failed approaching the hold...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On taxi to the runway, the brakes failed approaching the holding point. The pilot reduced the power to help bring the aircraft to a stop before the holding point. This was not possible and the pilot diverted off the taxiway into grass to avoid breaching the active runway.
12/5/2020	OCC2017	Cessnock Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot flew from Mudgee to Singleton at 7500ft then cruise...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot flew from Mudgee to Singleton at 7500ft then cruise decent to Cessnock 1200ft. Shortly after joining the circuit, downwind runway 35, the aircraft was abeam the threshold the engine ran rough and began to lose power. The aircraft was following another who was 1/2 a mile ahead so the pilot called turning base 35 for a full stop and flew an abbreviated circuit. All went well and the pilot exited the runway with communication. Review identified likely cause due to carburettor icing.
2/4/2020	OCC1992	Tarzali	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to At...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to Atherton. After refueling at Atherton Airport the aircraft took off. When it reached an altitude of approx. 3,800 - 4,000 feet the engine started to shudder and vibrate for approx. 2-5 seconds before locking up and stopping completely. The pilot made one mayday call on 126.7 and then several more on 132.9 on the CTAF. The pilot completed a successful emergency landing into a paddock causing minor damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the pilot. OUTCOME: Pilot made a successful landing in a field after catastrophic engine failure which caused minor damage to airframe, but no pilot injuries. The engine was later dismantled for investigation. During the investigation the engineer found that a valve stem had failed causing significant internal engine damage and the engine to seize after severe vibration.
31/3/2020	OCC2000	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300 6 cyl	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of taking off. The Jabiru entered the runway with a C172 and a PA44 already established on the mid- and early final approach phases respectively for the runway. Both aircraft completed a missed approach and go-around to prevent a further breakdown in landing separation and in response to the runway incursion. The pilot of the Jabiru was interviewed and could not recall any separation issues on take off. Initially the date provided for the incident was misreported in error. A review of rules of the air and other regulatory requirements was undertaken by RAAus Operations with the pilot by telephone and the occurrence recorded for future monitoring if required.
24/3/2020	OCC1981	Adelaide	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300 6 cyl	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An intermittent radio fault was discovered. The radio...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An intermittent radio fault was discovered. The radio could transmit but not always receive.
24/3/2020	OCC2020	Launceston	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Class D airspace at Launceston tracking...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Class D airspace at Launceston tracking on a northerly heading for Georgetown (YGTO). Listening on Melbourne Centre and Georgetown (YGTO) CTAF on standby frequency. A white aircraft flew within metres of the left hand side of the training aircraft. The aircraft immediately took evasive action to avoid that aircraft and broadcast on Melbourne Centre as well as Georggretown (YGTO) CTAF to try and make contact with the other aircraft with no response. The aircraft maintained visual separation with other aircraft until they were safely clear of it. Pilots are reminded of the importance of "See and Avoid" and never assume no other aircraft are present, simply because no radio calls have been received. Refer to CAAP 166-01 and CAAP 166-02 for more guidance.
21/3/2020	OCC2211	Wellington	SA	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	Gen4 2200b	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure - dropped valve.