Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
22/9/2018	OCC1488	Pallamanna Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	The aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot performed an uneventful emergency landing in a...
The aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot performed an uneventful emergency landing in a paddock. OUTCOME: Cause of the engine failure was determined to be a piston failure. The manufacturer has been notified
15/9/2018	OCC1484	Orange Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	J2200B	The aircraft veered to the left after the wheels touched down. When the aircraft exited the RWY the ...
The aircraft veered to the left after the wheels touched down. When the aircraft exited the RWY the propeller and wings both impacted the grass. The pilot has discussed this occurrence with the CFI and has also completed a successful flight review since.
14/9/2018	OCC1481	120km N of Oodnadatta	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	The aircraft experienced a complete engine failure (seized) whilst cruising at 3,500ft. The pilot ex...
The aircraft experienced a complete engine failure (seized) whilst cruising at 3,500ft. The pilot executed an uneventful emergency landing in rough terrain. Determined outcome: Valve failure.
1/9/2018	OCC1472	Forbes	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	After take-off the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot completed the required ...
After take-off the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot completed the required checks, however the engine would not restart. The pilot conducted an uneventful a forced landing in a nearby paddock.
17/7/2018	OCC1456	Port Macquarie	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300	During a flight in the Port Macquarie area the pilot was hearing garbled calls from another aircraft...
During a flight in the Port Macquarie area the pilot was hearing garbled calls from another aircraft and assumed it was an aircraft was operating at Taree, on the same CTAF but 60 km away on the other side of the Three Brothers mountains. After turning final, the PAX observed another aircraft overtaking them to the right, and there was another distorted call. The pilot realised that those calls were coming from an aircraft in the Port Macquarie circuit. The pilot then made a radio call that if the aircraft on final was transmitting, they were reading 1 and could not be understood, and another garbled response was heard. The flying school base then transmitted that they were also reading them 2. The pilot then landed uneventfully.
4/7/2018	OCC1437	Wollongong Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230C	Jabiru	J230	The pilot was attempting to land and taxi at the first available taxiway, resulting in a hard landin...
The pilot was attempting to land and taxi at the first available taxiway, resulting in a hard landing. The aircraft developed pilot induced oscillation which resulted in damage to the nose gear. OUTCOME: The pilot acknowledged for future operations, the aircraft must not be forced onto the ground, but landed using usual landing technique.
29/6/2018	OCC1420	Hervey Bay Airport	QLD	Jabiru	J200 B	Jabiru	3300	A Jabiru aircraft entered the RWY whilst an aircraft conducting Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) op...
A Jabiru aircraft entered the RWY whilst an aircraft conducting Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) operations was on approach. Due to possible misunderstanding regarding the type of approach conducted (straight in approach), the Jabiru rolled through the taxiway holding point, but stopped short of the runway itself. The RPT aircraft landed but did not respond to any calls until in the parking area. The pilot noted the RPT aircraft was lower on approach than expected and was reminded of the importance of "alerted see and avoid" when using radio at a Certified aerodrome where radio is required.
23/6/2018	OCC1425	Pallamanna Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230D	jabiru	3300	A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru wa...
A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru was unaware the first was in the circuit and did not see it until just before touch down, this was due to the fact that it was flying directly out of the sun, (it was morning in mid-winter) and it appears that their radio was not working. The first Jabiru went "Grass Left" and the second hugged the RWY on the left side, they passed on opposite sides of the RWY. Outcome: A phone meeting with all pilots and CFIs was held to analyse the relevant factors and determine courses of action to prevent a recurrence. ERSA entry will be amended to recommend a preferred runway for nil wind operations. RAAus created a short report to assist members to learn from this near collision event.
13/6/2018	OCC1416	Northam	WA	Jabiru	j120	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An un-approved modified rod end found on the flap dri...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An un-approved modified rod end found on the flap drive rod.
6/6/2018	OCC1415	Archerfield Airport	QLD	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	A Sling aircraft was manoeuvred out of the hanger and onto the grass. There was not enough room left...
A Sling aircraft was manoeuvred out of the hanger and onto the grass. There was not enough room left for aircraft to taxi on the taxi line. Upon start up and beginning of taxi, a Jabiru wing lightly hit the rudder of the Sling aircraft that was parked off the TWY. The rudder on the Sling moved to let the wing tip to pass without any damage. OUTCOME: The pilot involved had moved the Sling in order to access the Jabiru for flight Operations and subsequent to this event the school has implemented revised starting and surface movement clearance requirements for all operations.
22/5/2018	OCC1408	Latrobe Valley	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	During a practice forced landing the student flared high. As the aircraft was slowing down the stude...
During a practice forced landing the student flared high. As the aircraft was slowing down the student pushed the control column full forward and the aircraft was too low to recover from the ensuing high descent rate. The nose wheel and prop struck the ground. OUTCOME: The local CFI has conducted any required remedial training with the student. No further action required by RAAus.
19/5/2018	OCC1398	Echuca Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	5 touch and go landings had been completed without incident whilst conducting circuits. They were go...
5 touch and go landings had been completed without incident whilst conducting circuits. They were good landings and the aircraft was operating normally. On the 6th touch and go the rudder failed during a touch and go take-off. The pilot elected to continue with the take off as they believed that full power torque rolling effect and slight cross wind was not conducive to a safe take-off abort. Once off the ground it was very clear that no rudder control was available. The aircraft continued to crab as it climbed and gained height to 2,500ft. Aileron was used to keep heading which felt uncomfortable and unbalanced. Further testing on controls indicated that the rudder was not responding and that the nose wheel spat had no effect on turning. The pilot commenced a landing with a wide circuit, soft control inputs and a long final approach with a short field landing. The landing was uneventful. The aircraft touched down with minimal airspeed. On touch down the nose wheel gave steering authority and the pilot was able to keep it on the RWY. Outcome: This issue has been referred to CASA Airworthiness and Engineering Branch.
14/5/2018	OCC1401	Launceston Airport	TAS	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200B	Runway incursion: The aircraft landed without a clearance. OUTCOME: The degradation of task managem...
Runway incursion: The aircraft landed without a clearance. OUTCOME: The degradation of task management occurred. In this case active listening and compliance with airways clearance whilst performing instructional functions. The division of attention between management of the aircraft, communications and other non-technical tasks and the delivery of instructional must be constantly assessed and managed by instructors and situational awareness must be maintained at all times, particularly whilst operating in controlled environments.
13/5/2018	OCC1407	Sunshine CoastTower	QLD	Jabiru	J 230	Jabiru	3300	The pilot requested a transit clearance through Sunshine Tower to transit D airspace as a result of ...
The pilot requested a transit clearance through Sunshine Tower to transit D airspace as a result of adverse weather. The pilot misread the VTC and commenced descent to YCDR at the 40 DME Brisbane boundary instead of the 8 DME Sunshine Coast boundary, therefore the descent commenced approx. 2DME prior to the 8 DME Sunshine Coast boundary. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Pilots are reminded that if they are not appropriately qualified to access controlled airspace, if an in-flight emergency is experienced or they encounter weather which is not forecast, they should declare an emergency with ATC on area frequency using the phrase PAN, PAN or MAYDAY as appropriate. Assistance will be provided which may result in them being granted access to CTA.
4/5/2018	OCC1386	3nm W of Bundaberg Airport	QLD	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	6 cylinder	The aircraft made a precautionary landing in a paddock after experiencing abnormal engine indication...
The aircraft made a precautionary landing in a paddock after experiencing abnormal engine indications. After touching down in the paddock the nose wheel dug into a sandy culvert and the front of the plane dug down into the soft ground where it slid along for about 15 metres before eventually flipping over onto the roof. Subsequent investigation revealed this amateur built aircraft had used parts from Cam-It making it non-compliant to Jabiru requirements. Fuel exhaustion was considered a possible factor.