Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
23/3/2018	OCC1343	Latrobe Valley	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	J2200B	After flying from West Sale to Latrobe Valley, the pilot of a Jabiru made a 10nm inbound call, and n...
After flying from West Sale to Latrobe Valley, the pilot of a Jabiru made a 10nm inbound call, and noted that there was at least one other aircraft in the YLTV CCT conducting circuit training. The other pilot was extremely hard to understand on the radio. The Jabiru broadcast their position more frequently than normal due to the perceived language barrier (at 5nm and 3 nm to YLTV). After the 3nm call, the Jabiru pilot heard a call that someone was on final for RWY 03 (the active RWY) and assuming it to the aircraft they heard previously, made a mental note of their position and broadcast as such. The Jabiru pilot then proceeded to turn downwind, once again making a call. As they turned from downwind to base, an aircraft (with the same accent) reported that they were turning downwind. The Jabiru pilot assumed it to be this same aircraft having done their touch and go and now conducting another circuit. The Jabiru then turned base, configured the craft for landing and then commenced to turn onto final after a lookout and broadcasting their intentions, when the pilot noticed a Cessna directly under them, no more than 100ft below presumably also on final. The Jabiru then powered up and conducted a left orbit on the base arresting their descent. The Jabiru made a call stating that they were conducting a left orbit to avoid the Cessna, however there was no response from any aircraft in the circuit. The Jabiru then proceeded to land. Referred to CASA Sport due to the other aircraft being VH registered.
18/3/2018	OCC1345	Coffs harbour Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200	While conducting flight training of stalls upon returning to CFS airport requested to join overhead ...
While conducting flight training of stalls upon returning to CFS airport requested to join overhead at 2000 to conduct a glide approach RWY 03. The instructor was training on simulated engine failure while descending from 2000 AGL upon late downwind they commented to the student not to leave the turn go too late as the headwind was approx. 15kts. After turning base at approx. 600ft at the threshold of 03 it soon became evident that they would not make the airfield, the instructor applied power and the engine did not produce power and vibrated (suspect carb icing). The instructor elected to take over at 400ft and landed the aircraft beside the railway line as they would not be able to glide to the RWY. The landing gear was destroyed and the wing hit a small tree which damaged the leading edge. Outcome: This occurred as a result of poor planning and inadequate crew resource management by the instructor as provides a good example to pilots to consider. RAAus operations has investigated the matter and provided remediation as neccessary.
12/3/2018	OCC1324	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	The engine started to run rough and vibrate and lose power immediately upon turning final for the ru...
The engine started to run rough and vibrate and lose power immediately upon turning final for the runway. The pilot raised the flaps to make the runway and performed an uneventful landing. Determined outcome: The tapered plug that covers up the access hole for the bottom cylinder head bolt on cylinder number three came out and worked it's way between the rocker arm and rocker cover, jamming the valve open, which caused the push rod to jump out of it's socket.
10/3/2018	OCC1331	Long Reef	NSW	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200 B	Although the pilot downloaded and read the NOTAMs for this flight, they overlooked the activation o...
Although the pilot downloaded and read the NOTAMs for this flight, they overlooked the activation of procedures for AIP (SUP) H16/18. As a result, they were unaware of the need to lodge flight details for ADFIZ Delta and the activation of a Temporary Restricted Area which effectively closed the lane Victor 1. The pilot did not lodge a notification of flight prior to entering the ADFIZ Delta and inadvertently entered a Temporary Restricted Area at Long Reef while tracking to Victor 1. OUTCOME: RAAus have investigated this occurrence and provided remedial action where necessary. RAAus continues to engage with ASA on trying to find ways to make NOTAM briefing easier.
3/3/2018	OCC1312	25NM from Bindoon	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft suffered power loss in flight. The pilot declared an emergency and made a Mayday call. ...
The aircraft suffered power loss in flight. The pilot declared an emergency and made a Mayday call. An uneventful emergency landing was conducted into an open field approx. 6nm west of Bindoon. OUTCOME: Referred to CASA Airworthiness
25/2/2018	OCC1317	Moruya	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	The PIC and PAX were undertaking a day trip to Moruya from Wollongong. The pilot selected 04 (820m) ...
The PIC and PAX were undertaking a day trip to Moruya from Wollongong. The pilot selected 04 (820m) due to prevailing wind. Due to the unfamiliar terrain and localised turbulence the pilot conducted 3 missed approaches. The 4th attempt resulted in a bounced landing and a go around. The 5th attempt was successful. Outcome: No action by RAAus Required.
23/2/2018	OCC1298	Truro Flats Airpark	SA	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	During dual flight training the student aborted a take-off which resulted in the aircraft sliding on...
During dual flight training the student aborted a take-off which resulted in the aircraft sliding on the wet grass RWY. The prop made contact with the perimeter fence at the end of the RWY. The engine was shut down and damaged assessed. A small nick was apparent at the tip of one of the propeller blades. The fence was undamaged. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Debrief revealed lack of communication of expectations between Senior Instructor and pilot conducted take off. Pre-take off safety brief was conducted, but use of short field take-off technique and clearly defined take off abort point (go/no go point) would have prevented this from occurring. The pilot managed the aborted take-off process correctly but due to the soft wet surface, the aircraft did not stop as expected. The fence was impacted and the aircraft grounded until assessment of the damage could be completed.
16/2/2018	OCC1293	Wollongong Airport	NSW	jabiru	J230	jabiru	33A	The pilot of a Jabiru taxied from the hanger to the run up area near HARS with the plane facing appr...
The pilot of a Jabiru taxied from the hanger to the run up area near HARS with the plane facing approximately south, the same direction as an RPT landed. The pilot did the engine run up, carb heat, set trim etc., then radioed their intent to backtrack RWY08 and inched the Jabiru turning about 60 degrees and as they did they saw the RPT rolling out after landing on RWY 16 and simultaneously heard their call. The Jabiru stopped short of the RWY holding point marker. The RPT pilot asked if the Jabiru had heard the RPTs earlier call, the reply was no. The Jabiru moved to the east to clear the TWY, RPT said it had clearance and the Jabiru then backtracked RWY 08 and proceeded the flight. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This occurrence highlights the importance of maintaining a listening watch on the CTAF frequency. Where there is any potential for confusion or doubt pilots should consider confirming or speaking in plain language over the radio to remove any uncertainty. Pilot should always check the runway and approach paths before entering or crossing a runway even though a transmission has been made and no reply received.
14/2/2018	OCC1292	Wollongong	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Metal particulate found in oil filter during a routin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Metal particulate found in oil filter during a routine oil change. Upon investigation it was found that a piston circlip on number 3 piston had broken resulting in the gudgeon pin becoming loose and rubbing on the edge of the crankcase. After consulting manufacturer, a decision was made to remove engine from service and return to manufacturer for repair and further investigation. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This occurrence has been referred to CASA engineering and airworthiness branch and the manufacturer for further monitoring and action where required.
11/2/2018	OCC1287	Orange Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	The pilot PIC took off downwind and aborted take-off, overshooting runway and colliding with a fence...
The pilot PIC took off downwind and aborted take-off, overshooting runway and colliding with a fence resulting in aircraft overturning. OUTCOME: Operations investigation revealed some deficiencies during training and have provided the required remediation to the member and associated flight training school.
10/2/2018	OCC1295	Caboolture	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	After an uneventful flight to Caloundra and Glass House Mountains area the aircraft joined the circu...
After an uneventful flight to Caloundra and Glass House Mountains area the aircraft joined the circuit for RWY 30 and commenced to carry out touch and goes in the circuit. Due to a wind change so the aircraft moved to RWY 06 to do a touch and go. That touch and go was uneventful to that point and the pilot proceeded to take off again but noticed on climb out that it took longer to reach 500ft for the first turn. The engine was observed to be running rough and on turning onto crosswind I noted there was loss of power with revs down to 2,600 and the aircraft was vibrating/shaking from the rough running engine. The pilot checked that the carby heat control was closed and then immediately applied carby heat. This action made no difference and the engine continued running rough and still at only around 2,600 rpm so they closed the carby heat control to cold. The pilot continued on with the FCOST checks but nothing else seemed to be obvious apart from a slightly high oil temperature and the rough running engine continued. The pilot checked around them and kept flying down wind maintaining 600ft for the closest RWY being 12. A PanPan call was made to alert Caboolture Traffic of the partial loss of engine power and advised Caboolture Traffic on 125.85 that the pilot needed the immediate use of RWY 12 as other traffic was using RWY 06. The pilot continued downwind for RWY 12 with the available power and made a glide approach and uneventful landing on RWY 12. Determined Outcome: The fitted engine was a first generation Gen 4. The detected fault was a crack in the head of the No 5 cylinder. Jabiru identified that this may have been caused by a machining flaw during manufacturing. Jabiru have identified other engines that may have been affected and supplied modified head/barrel assemblies to the aircraft owners.
10/2/2018	OCC1282	1KM West of Tumut Airfield	NSW	Jabiru	J170c	Jabiru	2200B	The pilot called inbound at 10mi out and had no reply, so started to descend from 5500ft. The pilot ...
The pilot called inbound at 10mi out and had no reply, so started to descend from 5500ft. The pilot positioned the aircraft west of and parallel to the strip about 1Km from the centre line and descending through about 2200ft for a mid-field cross wind joining pattern for RWY17 at 1900ft. The pilot passed the 17 threshold and had been checking the strip on the left, when they looked forward again in preparation to turn crosswind a trike with 2 on board flew past the starboard side, (heading North). The pilot first saw the trike at about the 1-2 o'clock position at their level less than 50m from them. After they passed the pilot heard no communication from the other pilot. OUTCOME: The investigation revealed differing recall of the proximity relating to this occurrence making a determination impractical. Pilots are asked to keep a high degree of visual situational awareness when operating in the vicinity of uncontrolled aerodromes and use radio for "alerted" see and avoidance but not become reliant on radio only.
4/2/2018	OCC1289	Griffith Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	During solo flight training, on the second landing the student encountered difficulty in controlling...
During solo flight training, on the second landing the student encountered difficulty in controlling the aircraft after landing. OUTCOME: No action required by RAAus.
3/2/2018	OCC1278	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J160	Camit Aero	22SLRE	A pilot called a mid field cross wind RWY 13 and to land on 31. The pilot did not see a glider that ...
A pilot called a mid field cross wind RWY 13 and to land on 31. The pilot did not see a glider that was being taxi towed on 13. The glider being taxied stopped which allowed good separation of aircraft. OUTCOME: An investigation was undertaking and it was determined that no further action by RAAus was necessary.
20/1/2018	OCC1275	Mackay Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	The pilot mistook a service road for a TWY and was redirected to the correct holding point. The airc...
The pilot mistook a service road for a TWY and was redirected to the correct holding point. The aircraft departed without further incident. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Taxiway excursion was a slip by PIC who was not familiar with AD. It was confirmed the pilot held all qualifications to operate the aircraft at the controlled AD and a contributing factor was the absence of taxiway line markings on the specific taxi area immediately before the service road.