Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
2/8/2019	OCC1772	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160 C	Jabiru	2200 B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 150ft on climb out the engine began running rough and lost...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 150ft on climb out the engine began running rough and lost power. As paddocks were available a steady turn was initiated into wind whilst maintaining full power and just able to maintain height. As some power was still being delivered, the turn was continued whilst still over landable paddocks until a successful return onto RWY 24 was achieved. Upon landing, the aircraft was successfully taxied back to the hangar a distance of 600 metres under its own power. The engine was returned to the manufacturer for strip down and assessment to ascertain the reason for the power loss and they have ascertained that the cause was the failure of a main conrod bearing. The engine showed no signs of heat exposure or damage and no other visible problems.
24/7/2019	OCC1765	Captain Creek	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted a preflight check with no issues or probl...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted a preflight check with no issues or problems. The heavier than normal rudder required was put down to the crosswind. On touchdown there was a bang with a heavy pull to the right, resulting in the aircraft passing through a culvert and the prop tips striking loose soil.
22/7/2019	OCC1763	Sugar Loaf Creek	VIC	Jabiru	SP-500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot preformed a precautionary landing in a farmers’ pad...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot preformed a precautionary landing in a farmers’ paddock due to the rapidly descending cloud. The paddock chosen was an up-hill into wind paddock surrounded by trees and other paddocks with livestock. The aircraft came around the trees onto low short final to find that there were multiple old electric fences with star pickets every 30-75 metres (an ex-intensive livestock feeding paddock) with many of the pickets lying on ground or half down- these were not visible until close final at less than 100 feet. The pilot was committed to land as the cloud was low and getting lower. The pilot avoided the first fence but was unable to power out due weather and made a hard landing to avoid a hard fence about 200m from the touch down point. Wires were towed across paddock for some distance with total landing roll approx. 75 metres.
21/7/2019	OCC1760	Lambell's Lagoon	NT	Jabiru	J160-D	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft departed from a 600-700 metre private strip with two...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft departed from a 600-700 metre private strip with two pilots aboard. There was nil or negligible wind, with a possible cross wind. The pilot believed the aircraft ws not responding as usual and elected to remove the power, resulting in the aircraft sinking to the ground, damaging the nose wheel and running off the runway into a ditch. The aircraft flipped upside down and both aboard were able to extricate themselves with no injuries. Members are reminded of the importance of determining go/no-go points when operating from unprepared strips and manage aborted takeoff or landings appropriately.
21/7/2019	OCC1781	Cairns	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be ab...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be above the cloud, which was given. As the aircraft flew the cloud increased so the pilot tried calling 124.6 BN Centre 5 times with no response, they could hear the tower talking to other aircraft so they then tried 126.1, 118.4 and CTAF 132.9 where they spoke to an aircraft in YIFL area who stated 5/5 for the radio check. The pilot again tried 124.6 then 118.4 with no reply. They could still hear other transmissions. The pilot changed headsets to no avail. An aircraft was in the Mareeba area and they advised the cloud to the North-east of Mareeba AD was 3/8. Then BN CEN advised me of this so the pilot tracked over and let down through a hole. Once below the cloud the pilot could talk to BN CEN. Later investigation revealed intermittent connection issue with the radio
21/7/2019	OCC1778	Cairns	QLD	Jabiru	J230B	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be ab...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be above the cloud, which was given. As the aircraft flew the cloud increased so the pilot tried calling 124.6 BN Centre 5 times with no response, they could hear the tower talking to other aircraft so they then tried 126.1, 118.4 and CTAF 132.9 where they spoke to an aircraft in YIFL area who stated 5/5 for the radio check. The pilot again tried 124.6 then 118.4 with no reply. They could still hear other transmissions. The pilot changed headsets to no avail. An aircraft was in the Mareeba area and they advised the cloud to the North-east of Mareeba AD was 3/8. Then BN CEN advised of this so the pilot tracked over and let down through a hole. Once below the cloud the pilot could talk to BN CEN. Later investigation revealed an intermittent issue with the radio. The aircraft has also been subsequently issued with a CAR 262AP5 approval to operate over built up areas and the pilot retrained in the relevant requirements.
16/7/2019	OCC1761	Lambells Lagoon	NT	Jabiru	J160D	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off full throttle was applied and the aircraft ac...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off full throttle was applied and the aircraft accelerated until 50-60 knots was reached before rotating. The pilot experienced the nose drop at this speed when they would normally expect lift. The pilot then let the aircraft try to gain further speed. The second pull back on the yoke initiated lift however it was sluggish and felt like they were only a few feet off the ground. At this point the pilot thought the lift wasn't adequate and pulled off throttle and applied the brakes. Trying to maintain a straight course. The aircraft veered slightly left and at the end of the strip nosed into a ditch and embankment before the landing on its roof.
8/7/2019	OCC1780	Oodnadatta	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a short flight the aircraft experienced a fe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a short flight the aircraft experienced a few seconds of violent vibration and rattling from the engine before it seized. The pilot made an emergency landing on flat gibber plains without further damage to the aircraft.
3/7/2019	OCC1746	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft lost directional control on take-off and ran off...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft lost directional control on take-off and ran off the RWY and made contact with a concrete drain. The impact cracked the right hand undercarriage and snapped the nose wheel off when it came to a stop damaging the front of the aircraft.An investigation with the pilot was conducted and the primary cause related to foot misplacement on the pedals where one foot slipped during take off roll. The owner pilot is discussing improvements with grip on the metal surface and will ensure positive control and traction of the rudder bars in future.
3/7/2019	OCC1815	Mt. Barnett Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing an hour and a half flight, the aircraft had ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing an hour and a half flight, the aircraft had just landed when it started veering to the left. The pilot applied hard right rudder but it continued to run off the RWY. The pilot applied some power and lifted the left wing and wheel to clear a landing strip light, and after clearing this obstacle, continued to apply hard right rudder, however the plane continued to turn left. Brakes were applied to no avail, the aircraft ran off the strip and through a barb wire fence, coming to a standstill near some trees.
15/6/2019	OCC1724	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	22B333	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a partial loss of engine power and v...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a partial loss of engine power and vibration at 300ft after take-off and was unable to maintain altitude. The pilot conducted a forced landing into the golf course north of the upwind end of the RWY.
13/6/2019	OCC1720	Yarra Valley	VIC	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	Gen 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual PFL training, after going around from ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual PFL training, after going around from the exercise the aircraft experienced a rough running engine and partial power failure. The Instructor conducted a successful precautionary landing into a paddock with no injuries or damage. Piston failure
13/6/2019	OCC1726	Healesville	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 13/6/19 fou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 13/6/19 found #3 piston had disintegrated, the con rod bent and both valves and push rods bent (No movement in valve gear).
27/5/2019	OCC1725	Merton	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 26/5/19 fou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 26/5/19 found a hole in the crankcase and piston disintegrated.
26/5/2019	OCC1704	Merton	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, the engine began to run rough,...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, the engine began to run rough, vibrate and ceased producing adequate power for straight and level flight. The instructor took control of the aircraft and conducted an emergency landing into a paddock.