Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
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.