Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
7/3/2019	OCC1628	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken up for two circuits. Upon landing on RWY 05 with a 20 knot northerly wind the pilot ballooned the landing and bounced on the second landing. The aircraft was taxied back to the hangar and found the front nose spat damaged. There was no other damage to the aircraft. The damaged spat was removed. Pilot has recognized the need for recency and currency in the prevailing conditions.
3/3/2019	OCC1622	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over contro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over controlling in 5 kt crosswind take off. The pilot made the decision to abort the landing. The aircraft landed safely on left side of bitumen and rolled onto the grass same side, then taxied back to Aero Club.
3/3/2019	OCC1635	Binya	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked ov...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked overnight and damaged paint work on cowling, leading edges of wings, tailplane as well as damaging the left side window.
21/2/2019	OCC1616	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left cros...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left crosswind at 700AGL. The pilot continued left turn and glided back to airfield to land. No injury to pilot sustained. Aircraft was substantially damaged.
5/2/2019	OCC1605	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not func...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not functioning. Take-off was aborted, the throttle closed and brakes applied before lift-off. Brakes grabbed unevenly and aircraft left the RWY onto grass until it came to rest. Upon investigation it was discovered that an insect was blocking the Pitot probe preventing airspeed indication. steering post application of the brakes was hampered by an imbalance in the adjustment of the brake pads.
18/1/2019	OCC1580	Enroute to Lyndock via Strathalbyn	SA	jabiru	j170	jabiru	2ltr	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed Strathalbyn Aerodrome enroute to Lyndock. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed Strathalbyn Aerodrome enroute to Lyndock. The pilot entered controlled airspace at 5000 ft where the LL is 4500ft. The pilot has been suspended from further flight until satisfactory completion of ground based planning and avoidance of controlled airspace and remedial flight training.
15/1/2019	OCC1584	Orange Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	2200J	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After the aircraft touched down and just before the aircraft ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After the aircraft touched down and just before the aircraft came to a stop, after applying brake, the left tyre burst just short of the taxiway. Low tyre tread may have contributed to the failure.
13/1/2019	OCC1574	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the taxiing phase of the flight the pilot sustained mi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the taxiing phase of the flight the pilot sustained minor wheel fairing damage due to the obstruction of forward vision from the sun and impacting a gable marker on the grass runway. The pilot will in future, take a wider taxiway and factor is the obstruction of vision from the sun that can occur from utilising the grass runway at a given time.
9/1/2019	OCC1577	Esperance Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	120c	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the third session of circuits the student rounded out ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the third session of circuits the student rounded out too high and despite being prompted by the Instructor, experienced a heavy landing, resulting in damage to the aircraft. The FTS has implemented a policy of a minimum height of 200'AGL to conduct the exercise and to take account of the student workload and ability to manage this exercise after a complete circuit session.
8/1/2019	OCC1578	Auburn State Forrest	QLD	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying from Derby WA to Bundaberg QLD to get routine ma...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying from Derby WA to Bundaberg QLD to get routine maintenance done a Jabiru, by the pilots’ calculations there was enough fuel to reach Bundaberg but there was concern about going into the reserve. The pilot made the decision to divert to Mundubbera which was approx. 12nm W of Auburn State Forrest where the aircraft eventually completed an emergency landing. The pilot side fuel tank on the wing gauge still showed a good amount of fuel however the PAX side tank viewed empty on the wing gauge The engine started to splutter and shut down. With carby heat on and pushing throttle in and out the pilot managed to restart it but this only lasted momentarily. The pilot had approx. 45- 60 secs of flight left when they saw what was thought to be a road through the forest however as they got closer it was a single phase high tension power line with a service road under it. The decision was made to land in the forest approx. 30-40m away from power lines with the sole intention of putting the plane between the trees to take the wings off and slow the speed of the decent/landing. As the aircraft came into the trees the pilot had to make two slight deviations, one to the left and one to the right, the main two trees the aircraft hit were not directly opposite each other. The aircraft then clipped some smaller trees, the pilot with the stick full back in the stall position tried to belly it into the trees. Fuel was running from the wings once the aircraft came to rest.
24/12/2018	OCC1567	at above address - Pacific Haven Airpark	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	J 200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A 'kink' developed in fuel line resulting in fuel sta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A 'kink' developed in fuel line resulting in fuel starvation on takeoff. A new fuel filter had been tested, installed and engine run-up performed on ground to test, which indicated normal operations. However, on take-off at approximately 50 feet AGL engine noticeably dropped revs. The pilot conducted a landing by closing the throttle, lowering the nose and selecting full flap on remaining 500 metres and taxied back to the hangar. The new filter had been connected without noticing that the fuel line at the electric pump end had kinked due to it being enclosed in the center console and therefore not being visible. The new filter was marginally larger than the old one. Some fuel was getting through but not enough to satisfy normal takeoff requirements. The pilot elected to shorted the fuel line from electric fuel pump to fuel filter by approximately 10mm thus straightening line and removing the kink. After conducting fuel flow tests the unit proceeded to producing maximum flow.
9/12/2018	OCC1558	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go, when on upwind (at approx...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go, when on upwind (at approx. 50 to 100ft), there was a bang and vibration from the engine. The engine was still running with some power at low revs. There was enough power remaining for the pilot to complete a circuit and land. Engine cowls were removed and it was found that two through bolts on the number one cylinder had fractured.
19/11/2018	OCC1540	Menindee	NSW	Jabiru	UL	Jabiru	22A unleaded	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Collision with terrain involving Jabiru UL. The pilot and PAX...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Collision with terrain involving Jabiru UL. The pilot and PAX sustained significant non-life threatening injuries and were airlifted to hospital. Tear down of engine found piston failure in the number two cylinder.
11/11/2018	OCC1530	Wangaratta Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The approach was normal for a landing on RWY 18 at YWGT, and ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The approach was normal for a landing on RWY 18 at YWGT, and the aircraft had slowed to approximately 15Kts. The pilot applied right rudder to regain RWY centre line but over application resulted. This was combined with application of harsh braking to prevent RWY excursion. The result was roll to the right and pitch forward causing the propeller to strike the runway. A propeller strike inspection is therefore required to be carried out IAW Jabiru maintenance manual before further flight.
29/9/2018	OCC1497	Clifton	QLD	Jabiru	SP470	Jabiru	2200A	On landing, as the aircraft was coming to a halt a strong whirly wind event lifted it off the ground...
On landing, as the aircraft was coming to a halt a strong whirly wind event lifted it off the ground and dropped it onto the nose wheel. PIC noted the controls were released to apply brake, resulting in into wind aileron not being held until the aircraft came to a stop.