Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
29/4/2018	OCC1414	Goolwa Airport	SA	Jabiru	UL	Jabiru	2200UL	Whilst conducting circuits the pilot noted the oil pressure gauge was sitting close to zero and deci...
Whilst conducting circuits the pilot noted the oil pressure gauge was sitting close to zero and decided land to ascertain the cause. During landing the aircraft bounced twice, on the second bounce the front end collapsed resulting the prop to strike the ground. The pilot will complete a flight review once the aircraft repairs are complete
26/4/2018	OCC1478	Gawler Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft was destroyed in a hangar fire and another aircraft that was parked next to this aircra...
The aircraft was destroyed in a hangar fire and another aircraft that was parked next to this aircraft was heat damaged and written off. There was also smoke damage to the hangar. Investigation showed fire started in the engine bay. It is suspected that the voltage regulator failed. All Jabiru aircraft owned by the Club have now been fitted with solenoids, to isolate the battery from the electrical system.
17/4/2018	OCC1367	Chinchilla	QLD	Jabiru	J-230 C	Jabiru	3300	Landing on a grass runway, the hydraulic line to the aircraft brakes was severed, resulting in "no b...
Landing on a grass runway, the hydraulic line to the aircraft brakes was severed, resulting in "no brakes". The aircraft rolled through the end of the runway, across the adjacent bitumen runway and through an earth gutter on the other side of the bitumen. In crossing the gutter, the low fibreglass fairing around the front wheel split. Determined outcome: Possible cause was a small stick or stone being thrown up on landing and impacting the hydraulic line.
10/4/2018	OCC1371	Wollongong	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	A loud clattering noise in headset during radio call on final approach. The engine was discovered to...
A loud clattering noise in headset during radio call on final approach. The engine was discovered to be making the noise. The pilot carried out successful landing with engine idling and as the aircraft rolled across the RWY intersection to a TXY the propeller suddenly stopped in the 11 o'clock position. The crew disembarked and found the engine seized solid so pulled aircraft down TXY to the hangar for examination. Later investigation revealed the circlip holding the gudgeon pin was no longer in place.
7/4/2018	OCC1361	Ballarat	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo...
A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo. The aircraft was running well with no issues evident. Ballarat was a full stop landing to have a short break. On restarting the engine an unusual noise was evident and the decision was made not to continue.Further investigation revealed a number of the flywheel bolts had broken.
7/4/2018	OCC1358	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they ...
A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they were on base. The student thought that there was enough room to allow the Tiger moth to land and get off the RWY, but misjudged. This resulted in the student landing the tiger moth was still on the RWY. The student also miscalculated the distance between the two aircraft and couldn't stop in time, requiring them to veer off the RWY to get around the Tiger month. There was no damage to either aircraft. Determined Outcome: The CFI has debriefed the student involved and RAAus is satisfied that no further action is required. This report has been forwarded to CASA Sport.
30/3/2018	OCC1378	Narrandera Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, howev...
An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, however did not hear any calls. The aircraft conducted appropriate avoidance actions and as a result, no conflict occurred. Pilots are reminded of the requirement to check the radio is on the correct frequency and receiving prior to flight. To each pilot: Pilots are reminded of the requirement to ensure the aircraft radio is transmitting on the correct frequency and confirm the radio is receiving as part of the first flight checks. Vigilance in the circuit using "see and avoid" and appropriate avoidance actions resulted in no serious conflict. "see and avoid" can be augmented to "alerted see and avoid" if radios are set to the correct frequency, checked for receiving quality and all appropriate calls are made.
30/3/2018	OCC1383	Narrandera Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, howev...
An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, however did not hear any calls. The aircraft conducted appropriate avoidance actions and as a result, no conflict occurred. Pilots are reminded of the requirement to check the radio is on the correct frequency and receiving prior to flight. To each pilot: Pilots are reminded of the requirement to ensure the aircraft radio is transmitting on the correct frequency and confirm the radio is receiving as part of the first flight checks. Vigilance in the circuit using "see and avoid" and appropriate avoidance actions resulted in no serious conflict. "see and avoid" can be augmented to "alerted see and avoid" if radios are set to the correct frequency, checked for receiving quality and all appropriate calls are made.