Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/4/2026	OCC4476	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurre...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurrence at Gawler Aerodrome on 24/4/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that a heavy landing was performed resulting abounce, and subsequently went around and landed safely without further events. It was noted that minor damages were observed due to the occurrence.
19/4/2026	OCC4460	Rowland Flat Airstrip	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200 Gen 4	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in bird strike occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in bird strike occurrence at Rowland Flat Airstrip. It has been reported to RAAus by PIC that minor damages were observed due to the occurrence. 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 operator.
14/4/2026	OCC4457	Bilbul (10ml south east of YGTH)	NSW	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a fuel starvation occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a fuel starvation occurrence. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that a forced landing was carried out on a paddock near Griffith aerodrome due suspected fuel starvation. No damages or injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
14/4/2026	OCC4455	Murray Bridge Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J-160D	Jabiru	2200B	STATUS: Review complete. RA registered aircraft was involved in a near collision occurrence at Murra...
STATUS: Review complete. RA registered aircraft was involved in a near collision occurrence at Murray Bridge Airfield, SA on 14/4/2026. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that while on circuit in downwind leg, an unidentified aircraft had flew in the opposite direction resulting in the PIC requiring to initiate an evasive action. No further events or injuries were reported due to the occurrence. Outcome: RAAus spoke to the pilots involved who all had differing accounts of the occurrence. RAAus will continue to monitor near collision events and promote see and avoid in the area as there has been an increasing trend of reports.
11/4/2026	OCC4448	Orange	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C			STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was reportedly involved in weather-related occurrenc...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was reportedly involved in weather-related occurrence near Orange Aerodrome. The PIC has reported to RAAus that he coordinated with MEL centre regarding his location and traffic, and completed the flight without incident.
15/3/2026	OCC4445	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J250	Jabiru	Gen 4 3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace-related oc...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace-related occurrence at Jandakot aerodrome on 15/3/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the occurrence took place during approach into Jandakot aerodrome while on a local private flight.
14/3/2026	OCC4422	10 nm southeast of Inverloch	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A
2/3/2026	OCC4419	Myrup Airstrip	WA	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a loss of control occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a loss of control occurrence at Myrup Airstrip on 2/3/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the PIC experienced loss of control during touchdown and further noted that the aircraft impacted the RWY surface while attempting to initiate a go around. Substantial damages were reported due to the occurrence with NIL injuries.
23/2/2026	OCC4417	Maitland Airfield	SA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiru	3300A	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RAY excursion occurrence due to te...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RAY excursion occurrence due to technical system failure at Maitland Airfield in SA on 23/2/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that during private circuit flights at the airfield, the PIC had encountered breaking issues during one of the landing operations, due to which the aircraft overshot the RWY into the immediate soft land with grass. It was further noted by the PIC that the aircraft came to a full safe stop after having turned back to the RWY surface. Minor damages were reported to the aircraft due to this occurrence. The root cause was identified as a damaged brake line.
21/2/2026	OCC4414	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiru	3300A	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Gawler aer...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Gawler aerodrome. It has been reported to RAAus that the PIC noticed abnormal engine oil pressure indications during a local dual training flight. It was further reported that the aircraft was landed safely with no further events or injuries to personnel. The root cause was identified as a fault sensor.
13/2/2026	OCC4411	Bairnsdale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus have been notified of an occurrence involving 2 RA regi...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus have been notified of an occurrence involving 2 RA registered aircraft at Bairnsdale Aerodrome in VIC. It has been reported that an RA Jabiru aircraft had landed on a RWY that was still being used by a previously landed RA registered aircraft that was operated by a student pilot during a supervised solo training flight. It has been notified to RAAus that both aircraft exited the RWY safely without any further events.
10/2/2026	OCC4402	Heckfield Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	SP-T 6	Jabiru	3300A	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RWY excursion occurrence at Heckf...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RWY excursion occurrence at Heckfield Aerodrome on 10/2/2026. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft had a mechanical system failure during landing that lead to the occurrence. It was further reported that the aircraft sustained minor damages and NIL injuries were reported.
9/2/2026	OCC4403	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at Gawler Aerod...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at Gawler Aerodrome. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that a minor fire occurred involving the aircraft after parking inside the hangar and when the aircraft was connected with battery charger. It has been further noted that the PIC noticed the fire and undertook immediate actions to prevent further impact. Minor damages were reported to the aircraft.
16/1/2026	OCC4376	Ayr Dalbeg Road, Mount Kelly QLD	ACT	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A
1/1/2026	OCC4363	Gingin	WA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiu	3300A	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence ...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence at Perth TCU on 01/01/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft entered controlled airspace without ATC clearance. The aircraft was reported to clear controlled airspace and descend to Class G without any further events. Root cause was identified as an incorrect altimeter setting.