Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
9/10/2024	OCC3869	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J-170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst the instructor was supervising the pilot on a check fl...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst the instructor was supervising the pilot on a check flight, they extended downwind too far and infringed CTR. The instructor informed the pilot to turn before the intersection which marked the edge of the restricted airspace, and the pilot advised they had it in sight. The pilot had looked at the wrong intersection, as they did not fly in the area for some time. As the individual was experienced with the area, the instructor did not brief him regards to airspace even though he had not flown for a while . There is an airfield photo with airspace indicated in the club house and the instructor will not assume anything in future and always run individuals over it before they fly.
27/9/2024	OCC3843	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170	CAMiT	3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying with a group to William Creek and from p...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying with a group to William Creek and from previous discussions, were with the understanding that there was a group clearance completed to fly through the airspace. The pilot presumed that they were included as the group knew that they were there and followed out after take-off and through the airspace. The pilot did make themselves known to the air traffic control and they did not say that they could not be there. The pilot was further unaware that they were not included in the flight plan. Pilot has learned not to make assumptions and not rely on others.
22/9/2024	OCC3824	Townsville Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During take-off, the aircraft experienced engine failure. The...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During take-off, the aircraft experienced engine failure. The pilot executed glide landing to runway.
22/8/2024	OCC3794	Nobby	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200 Gen 4	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst instructing straight and level at 3500 feet, the instr...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst instructing straight and level at 3500 feet, the instructor and student pilot observed a VH registered aircraft pass about 500 metres in front of them at right angles and at the same height.
17/8/2024	OCC3788	Lake Dunn Aramac	QLD	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru 3300A	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft hit a powerline at end of the runway after the p...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft hit a powerline at end of the runway after the pilot completed a right hand circuit to approach runway for landing.
3/8/2024	OCC3777	Concordia	SA	Jabiru	J-170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: An instructor and student pilot were returning to the airfie...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: An instructor and student pilot were returning to the airfield from the training area. They were monitoring that 3 aircraft were taxiing for departure to Rollo’s field to the SE. As the inbound aircraft was approaching the Gawler Dam, the pilot of the lead outbound aircraft called that they were crossing the inbound lane at 2200'. The instructor asked his student pilot to stop descent. The inbound aircraft was passing through about 2800' and by the time the descent was stopped they were at about 2600'. The instructor was aware of another inbound aircraft slightly behind and below them to their right. The instructor gained visual of the outbound aircraft on their right at about 1nm. The aircraft was still climbing, 90 degrees to their track, crossing from right to left. The instructor called the pilot of the outbound aircraft over the radio, confirming that they had them sighted and requested that they stop climbing. The instructor observed the aircraft commence levelling out but now the vertical separation was greatly reduced. The instructor of the inbound aircraft took control and made a sharp bank to the right to ensure separation. The two aircraft came quite close together as witnessed by the following inbound aircraft.
12/7/2024	OCC3751	Serpentine Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru 160 was on mid finals for runway 05, when a VH reg...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru 160 was on mid finals for runway 05, when a VH registered Socata TB20 overtook them, directly above them. The VH registered Socata TB20 then continued to descend in front of the Jabiru 160. The instructor took immediate action by diving to the right however the difference in approach speed of the two aircraft meant that the VH registered Socata TB20 rapidly moved away from the Jabiru 160 aircraft. The instructor immediately radioed the pilot of the VH registered Socata TB20 aircraft.
6/7/2024	OCC3749	Batchelor	NT	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft was refuelled to have 35 litres in each tank, with 45 litres required for a 2 hour dual...
The aircraft was refuelled to have 35 litres in each tank, with 45 litres required for a 2 hour dual navigation exercise. About 1.2 hours into the navigation, fuel was not flowing from the RH fuel tank into the collector tank. After about 1.7 hours into flight the red rectangle in the cockpit dash indicators came on, and the LH tank gauge in the wing indicated abnormally low fuel. The pilot decided to land at Mt Bundy airstrip. A check of the aircraft showed that the RH fuel tank cap had departed the aircraft. Fuel was transferred from the RH tank to the LH tank, and the LH tank then indicated sufficient fuel to reach the destination. The aircraft was flown to its destination without further incident. Outcome: The fuel tank cap must not have been sufficiently tightened, or the cap may have been tilted to the rear during tightening. A thorough pre-flight inspection must always be carried out.
26/6/2024	OCC3741	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times fr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times from a few feet up and on the 2nd bounce that is when the student believed that the plane tilted forward and the aircraft hit the runway with the propeller. The propeller and engine were still running fine, but upon taxiing to the hangar and securing the aircraft, the student noticed both ends of the propeller were damaged.
22/6/2024	OCC3733	Richmond	QLD	Jabiru	J200	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While landing, the aircraft experienced a crosswind resultin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While landing, the aircraft experienced a crosswind resulting in decrease in altitude from which the pilot was unable to recover.
21/6/2024	OCC3731	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting training on stalls and then PF...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting training on stalls and then PFL. The PFL was conducted from 3,500ft. The student undertook aircraft checks and switched the fuel pump on. They then chose a paddock and headed for it. At approx 650ft AGL, the instructor was satisfied they would make it and requested a go around. When the student pushed the throttle up the propellor stopped turning. The instructor took control and attempted to restart the engine to no avail. The instructor selected full flap and held the aircraft off as long as possible. They landed in the chosen paddock which proved to be freshly ploughed and very muddy. The aircraft came to rest upright and there was no damage or injuries.
2/6/2024	OCC3717	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was set up on final approach, airspeeds and alignme...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was set up on final approach, airspeeds and alignment to the runway were correct. Just before the pilot planned to touch down, the pilot felt the aircraft suddenly drop to the left and the left main undercarriage wheel hit and caused a bounce. The aircraft veered to the left and headed towards the grass runway area which was soft due to recent rain. The pilot applied right rudder and right aileron and began to apply full power. The pilot then realised that a go-around at that point could be dangerous, and the pilot pulled power off completely and turned the mags off. The aircraft continued to veer to the left and the aircraft touched the right wing on the soft ground just before the aircraft came to a stop.
23/5/2024	OCC3708	Nowra	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	J230	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Recently-qualified pilot (without nav endorsement) departed Y...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Recently-qualified pilot (without nav endorsement) departed YSHL for local flight. The previous day the pilot and instructor had been to the 25-nautical mile limit to the west and southwest to view the landmarks. The pilot did not tell the instructor where they were going and the instructor was preoccupied with a de-brief of another student following a training-flight and did not ask the pilot their intentions, believing they would fly locally, do circuits, or possibly repeat the flight of the previous day on their own. The flight-school owner tracked the departing aircraft using "FlightAware" as the aircraft was fitted with a SkyEcho device which allowed tracking. Observing the aircraft apparently about to penetrate R421B the owner notified the instructor, who then began tracking using "Avplan". Data from the "Flightaware" app was real-time, the data from "Avplan" was slightly delayed due to internet latency. The depth of penetration of R421B appeared to be approx 1-2 miles. Both sources of tracking information clearly showed the aircraft inside R421B, at an altitude of approximate 3500-4000 feet and conducting random manoeuvres. The flight school owner attempted to contact the aircraft by handheld radio on two occasions but received no reply. After approx ten minutes inside R421B the aircraft was observed leaving and returning to the airport. The pilot was directed to the flight school owner to be made aware of their transgression. The pilot was fully briefed on airspace boundaries and altitudes and visual landmarks to ensure adequate separation for restricted areas in future. The flight school owner contacted the Navy to report the event and was awaiting a response at the time of filing this report.
18/5/2024	OCC3701	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Smoke was noticed in cockpit coming from under the control pa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Smoke was noticed in cockpit coming from under the control panel after attempting to start the aircraft. Start was unsuccessful. Battery voltage was low on voltmeter. Battery had just been changed due to aircraft not starting earlier on cold morning. On noticing smoke and ensuring master switch was off, the pilot called for firefighting assistance.
8/5/2024	OCC3689	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Last landing of a BFR, a full-flap short-field landing. Aircr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Last landing of a BFR, a full-flap short-field landing. Aircraft sank rapidly when pilot reduced power to flare at threshold. A high sink rate occurred, the instructor applied power but left undercarriage struck the runway-step. Instructor took off immediately and gently lowered the aircraft onto the runway, noticed aircraft pulling slightly to the left but taxiing without undue difficulty and brake action was normal.