Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
24/5/2019	OCC1708	Adelaide Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final approach the pilot closed the throttle but pulled ba...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final approach the pilot closed the throttle but pulled back too hard and over rode the idle stop. As a result the engine stopped. This occurred close to the ground. The PIC tried to restart the engine and in doing so was distracted from concentrating on the landing. This resulted in the aircraft entering a PIO situation damaging the nose gear and propeller.
19/5/2019	OCC1690	Narrandera Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was on mid downwind for RWY 14 and obse...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was on mid downwind for RWY 14 and observed two microlights enter and roll on runway 32. The Jabiru pilot immediately commenced a right hand orbit to avoid conflict with the other aircraft on 32. No radio calls were noted from the microlights. Pilots are reminded of the importance of a good lookout when operating in the circuit and encouraged to reference CAAP 166-1(4) for operational guidance at non-controlled airports.
19/5/2019	OCC1693	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was under supervision and requested to cond...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was under supervision and requested to conduct 2 solo circuits. During the initial line up the student followed a preceding aircraft which had chosen to roll adjacent the main designated centerline of this grass runway. During the subsequent landing on the same surface the student was unable to control the bounce from the landing resulting in a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) which resulted in nose wheel damage that was identified post flight. The student had conducted recovery from these scenarios prior to solo but the school has refocused attention on this area to mitigate future events of this type. Further education and awareness of the varying runway surface at Lilydale is to be undertaken by the school CFI.
19/5/2019	OCC1694	Boonah Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During final approach for a full stop landing the pilot recei...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During final approach for a full stop landing the pilot received a request via radio from the Gliding Club tug pilot requesting the landing point be shifted so the landing would not interfere with gliders parked on side of the RWY. The pilot immediately applied power, adjusted attitude and identified a new aim point as requested. The tug pilot broadcast a further request for the pilot to extend their landing later on the runway. This transmission was received at approx. 150' and the pilot again took Immediate action. The pilot then set up for landing, however this point of landing was now significantly further down the RWY than the pilot was used to and was adjacent a large clump of trees on the Eastern side of strip. Due to the crosswind from the East at approx. 50ft the aircraft encountered a serious downdraft caused by the trees. Power was immediately applied but the aircraft impacted the RWY from a height of approx. 20-25ft. The nose wheel collapsed and prop struck ground. Brakes and ailerons were applied to maintain the aircraft upright and stop it. The pilot advised he should have conducted a go-around. The tow pilot should not have requested the pilot to change their landing point and this has been referred to the Gliding Federation of Australia for further followup. RAAus has also investigated a possible amendment to the ERSA entry for the airport in question to alert pilots to potential wind shear issues.
16/5/2019	OCC1698	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had been assessed as in airworthy condition. The...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had been assessed as in airworthy condition. The front nose wheel was inspected prior to start up and nothing unusual was noticed. The aircraft was flown previously by a student, doing touch and go’s, and hadn’t been through any hard landings. After taxiing to southern end of the field and after TEMPFISCH checks/Run Up checks, the plane was taxied towards the beginning of the runway where the nose oleo leg failed without any prior symptoms. . Estimated speed at impact was a walking pace so no injuries were sustained. The propeller had hit the ground and had come to a stop in a diagonal position no longer touching the ground. The aircraft systems were shut off including the fuel cut off valve and the aircraft was evacuated. It was found that the lower nose bungee attach fitting bolt was missing, either failed and fell out or the nut had detached and the bolt worked its way out.
12/5/2019	OCC1686	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student had successfully completed one circuit and landin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student had successfully completed one circuit and landing with one stage of flap, they had done so without any need for the instructor to come on the controls. The second landing (a touch and go) was flapless, the student had landed a little long. The grass RWY surface was a little rough and as the aircraft exceeded 60 knots, the student hadn’t rotated. Initially the instructor thought the student may have delayed rotation due to it being a flapless take-off and the instructor was concerned that the nose leg was being pounded. The instructor reached for the flap control and asked if the student required flap, the student responded by closing the throttle and saying that there was no aileron control. The instructor checked the control yolk which came away in their hand. The instructor aborted the take-off and rolled through the remaining RWY and taxied to the hangar. For defect response see Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB 042-1
1/5/2019	OCC1673	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When taxiing south towards RWY 36L at low speed the right han...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When taxiing south towards RWY 36L at low speed the right hand main landing gear collapsed and the nose of the aircraft veered towards the right. Bolt failure pictures reveal tensile fatigue failure, causal factors could be over torqued bolt, hard landing or overloaded aircraft ( operated above MTOW). Impossible to rule out a manufacturing defect in the metallurgy of the bolt however the most likely cause may have been a hard landing at some stage in the previous 280 hours since this bolt was installed.
1/5/2019	OCC1683	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The right hand main landing gear leg inboard attach bolt was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The right hand main landing gear leg inboard attach bolt was broken.
30/4/2019	OCC1672	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160 C	Jabiru	2200 A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on RWY06, the Jabiru was o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on RWY06, the Jabiru was on climb out and turning onto crosswind at 2100ft (600ft AGL) when a Cessna 170 aircraft announced they were on base for RWY24 at 2200 feet (700ft AGL), their broadcast did not indicate the airfield. The Jabiru pilot requested they identify the airfield and they responded with "Clifton" to which the Jabiru advised that they were on climb out. The pilot of the Cessna 170 subsequently dived under the Jabiru 24-4498. Neither aircraft had seen each other at this point. The pilot of the Jabiru now observed the Cessna on left downwind for RWY 06 and further radio communication ensured the Cessna pilot complied with a circuit join for a right downwind to 06. During a later discussion, the pilot of the Cessna said they were on the wrong frequency until Brisbane Centre had informed them of the incorrect frequency when they were established in the circuit.
19/4/2019	OCC1664	Forest Hill Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off at 700ft AGL a left turn was initiated. Immed...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off at 700ft AGL a left turn was initiated. Immediately, there was a toxic smell and smoke in the cockpit. At this moment, with the aircraft needing to dump about 800feet of height NOW!!, The throttle was cut, the turn was pulled tight, full 'top rudder' was applied and the fuel shut-off valve was closed. A diving full slip was carried out, toward the general direction of the departure RWY strip. This was performed at a speed well above normal approach speed, in an attempt to land as quickly as possible. At or before the half way point of the approach, it became difficult to breathe and see due to smoke and flames. The aircraft was rounded out and forced onto the ground at high speed. After heavy braking, the aircraft came to rest on the centre line, facing 320 degrees, at right angles to the RWY direction, about half way along the RWY. The pilot and PAX disembarked the aircraft via the port door. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire. Suspected cause was a leakage from the fuel delivery system, within the engine bay.
18/4/2019	OCC1674	Lilydale Airport	VIC	JABIRU	J-160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Cylinder # 1 Head cracked
21/3/2019	OCC1641	Loxton Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J 170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a routine take-off the engine revs started declinin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a routine take-off the engine revs started declining after reaching a maximum altitude of about 2,000ft. After trying the fuel pump and carby heat to no benefit, the revs dropped to less than 1000 rpm. A stubble paddock was selected and an uneventful forced landing was completed. Subsequent investigation revealed a small amount of fuel line had lodged in the carburetor causing it to flood.
16/3/2019	OCC1633	Herberton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	SP-T 500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was experienced due to trees surrounding strip. Recovery efforts by the pilot were insufficient, and the aircraft experienced a heavy landing from 6ft collapsing undercarriage.