Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
19/11/2023	OCC3494	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru called inbound at 10nm and heard a coup...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru called inbound at 10nm and heard a couple of gliders and the tug in the air. When the pilot got to Gawler Dam, they made another inbound call as per the Adelaide Soaring Club By-Law 7, at this time the tug had landed, one glider had landed and another on short final. When the pilot gave the call over Gawler Dam, they stated their intentions to track for the dead side of runway 23 to join midfield crosswind. They got no response over the CTAF. As they turned crosswind, they spotted a glider directly over the aerodrome 500ft above circuit height, spotted the pilot asked what their intentions were and got no response. The pilot tracked behind the glider and when they called that they were clear of them they responded with a “thanks” so the pilot knows they had a functioning radio.
19/11/2023	OCC3495	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When an aircraft was on very short final for Runway 23 at Gaw...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When an aircraft was on very short final for Runway 23 at Gawler, a white Toyota Commuter bus entered and crossed the runway with no radio calls.
18/11/2023	OCC3526	Launceston	TAS	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: PIC mis read the ERSA entry for Launceston YMLT, the PIC thou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: PIC mis read the ERSA entry for Launceston YMLT, the PIC thought outside Tower hours or when NOTAM Tower closed to use CTAF procedures, the entry states provides Class G services 8,500FT AMSL and BLW within LT CTA steps. On first inbound call the PIC was contacted by RPT aircraft to inform the PIC to contact Melbourne Centre.
10/11/2023	OCC3489	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just conducted a practiced forced landing and w...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just conducted a practiced forced landing and was climbing up to 3500ft, tracking north from Lauke Mill, towards Greenock, in the Gawler Airfield training area. Around 2000 or 2500ft, a yellow and white aircraft appeared suddenly on a converging heading at what appeared to be the same altitude. The pilot turned to the left to avoid a possible collision and the yellow and white aircraft appeared to turn to the right. The next time the pilot caught sight of the aircraft, it was at a lower altitude, tracking south west. The pilot had transmitted their location and intentions on 126.5 prior to conducting the air work. No radio calls were heard from the other aircraft. OUTCOME: Near miss recorded by RAAus after receiving OMS. Pilot completed acceptable levels of look-out to identify other aircraft in close proximity. Pilot reminded to be extremely vigilant when completing Airwork, especially for aircraft transiting the training area.
19/10/2023	OCC3459	Palgrave	QLD	Jabiru	J160			Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Queensland Police ar...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Queensland Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.
17/10/2023	OCC3452	Coldstream Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	2200J	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On Approach to land on runway 17, Coldstream, winds were vari...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On Approach to land on runway 17, Coldstream, winds were variable 08 knots. Good approach, and just on flare to land all headwind stopped and the aircraft landed slightly hard due to the sudden lack of headwind. On touchdown the aircraft veered slightly off to the left of the bitumen runway and onto the grass. The left wheel went into a shallow ditch besides a taxi turn off point. This caused the noise to pitch down and impact the ground, breaking the wooden prop and damage to the from wheel. There was no property damage, and no injuries.
13/10/2023	OCC3446	Tyabb Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing runway 17 at Tyabb without incident the aircraf...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing runway 17 at Tyabb without incident the aircraft was taxied off the runway and proceeded to taxi to the parking area. After approx. 100m of taxiing the aircraft came to a sudden stop. Following the aircraft being pulled to a hangar with a dolly under the stuck wheel and the spat being removed it was found that the rim had ‘sheared’ into two. The reporter has contacted the manufacturer who stated this was a common occurrence in this type of wheel over 25 years old (these wheels are 26 years old) so it is likely due to metal fatigue. It appears this cracking or fatigue was missed at the annual inspections over time.
10/10/2023	OCC3444	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300 Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While undertaking an Area Solo training flight and approx. 5 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While undertaking an Area Solo training flight and approx. 5 miles East of the airport, the student inadvertently entered cloud. The student-maintained level flight but did not want to descend below 1600 feet AMSL because they had heard aircraft performing 1500 feet circuits. After being in cloud for about a minute the student made a Mayday call on CTAF advising they were in cloud at 1600 feet. The supervising instructor immediately called the student and advised them to keep the wings level and reduce power to begin a descent. The aircraft broke clear from cloud about 5 seconds later at about 1550 feet and the student was able to report visual and aware of their position. The student has returned for further training including solo training. The instructor has been advised to be more vigilant when send students on T/A Solo activities with low cloud or poor visibility.
2/10/2023	OCC3436	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the 02/10/23 PIC Checked the weather in the morning and pr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the 02/10/23 PIC Checked the weather in the morning and prior to flight Departed YGAW (Gawler Airport) for Truro Flat and then conducted a touch and go and continued to the East to look at the Murry River, as the winds were starting to pick up the PIC started the return trip back to YGAW. On arrival the pilot conducted two go-arounds due to the gusty conditions on to RWY 31 as the winds were predominantly from the West. On the Final touch down, the aircraft landed to the right of the centre line and once the nose wheel touched a strong gust of wind turned the aircraft to the left causing it to depart the runway, applying maximum breaking the aircraft came to a stop just prior to the taxi way then taxied back to the hangar where they found the right tyre had deflated due to picking up a 3 horned Bindy.
2/10/2023	OCC3438	Charleville	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	33A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 5500ft on cruise there was a slight reduction in power so ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 5500ft on cruise there was a slight reduction in power so the pilot turned the fuel pump on and pulled carby heat on. The RPM was reduced to 1200 and remained at that. A station was to the left, so a landing site was selected. The engine stopped at around 1000ft on descent. The landing was successful along a graded fence line and about 2 km from the homestead. Fuel was dripping on to the spat of the nose wheel. After closer inspection fuel was overflowing from the carburettor. A mechanic was notified, and the problem rectified. Most likely the cause was particles caught in the needle valve and flooded the engine. The aircraft proceeded without any problems after the incident. OCCURANCE OUTCOME: Aircraft was repaired and flown back to base. Further investigations into the reasons why the failure occurred continue with the manufacturer.
27/9/2023	OCC3462	Coldstream Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	JJ4 1734	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits, the student was flying an approach...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits, the student was flying an approach to RWY 35 and the approach became unstable. The CFI attempted to apply power for a go around and the student was holding the throttle lever in the closed position and did not realise the CFI was trying to add power. The landing was completed successfully however, the throttle arrangement prevented the CFI from applying go around power. Resolved after interview with the CFI by ensuring a clear briefing about the requirements to relinquish the controls if called for by the CFI.
22/9/2023	OCC3416	Rollo’s Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a successful landing on the student’s first solo flight...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a successful landing on the student’s first solo flight whilst braking and preparing to stop and backtrack, the student lost directional control of the aircraft and the starboard main wheel collided with a runway marker damaging the wheel spat.
16/9/2023	OCC3410	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following runups, the pilot called entering and backtracking ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following runups, the pilot called entering and backtracking on 31. While backtracking on the runway a buggy towing a glider entered the runway without making any radio calls and cut the aircraft off. OUTCOME: The individual towing the glider has been de-briefed on the incident and received further training to ensure an appropriate level of lookout and listen out is completed before entering or crossing all runways at all times.
16/8/2023	OCC3387	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was flying circuits using runway 05 fol...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was flying circuits using runway 05 following an aircraft in front of them. On this particular circuit, the Jabiru was positioned downwind, abeam the 05 threshold in a landing configuration. The pilot in front then announced on final that they would complete a full stop landing. Whilst extending the circuit to provide more room for the landing aircraft in front the Jabiru pilot inadvertently entered Edinburgh Military airspace, before turning base and final. The Pilot has debriefed the occurrence with an instructor and completed additional ground training to ensure the circumstance does not happen again.
30/7/2023	OCC3368	Private Airstrip, Brentwood	SA	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru aircraft was taking off from a private LA in which...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru aircraft was taking off from a private LA in which horses owned by the pilot and passenger were unfenced from the airstrip. The operators had conducted significant flights from the same location with the horses unrestrained on all previous occasions and they were not perceived as a threat. During take off roll, a single horse, who's position was separated from the herd, galloped towards the aircraft at speed, impacting the left wing and pilots door area resulting in the aircraft becoming inverted with significant damage and injuries to the pilot. The horse also sustained significant injuries and was later euthanised by the owners. This accident is a another example of normalisation of deviance, where clearly known threats were dismissed by the pilot based on previous animal behavior at the location. The pilot will amend all future operations to mitigate this risk by restricting access by livestock to the airstrip when operating.