Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/7/2023	OCC3358	Hillson Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight in a J230-D, the aircraft ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight in a J230-D, the aircraft experienced a heavy landing resulting in the right main gear leg delaminating with possible gear retaining bolt failure due to stress overload.
10/7/2023	OCC3346	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst downwind on with a student, a call was heard from anot...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst downwind on with a student, a call was heard from another aircraft (returning from a flight and inbound from the north I heard the inbound call from him and notified our location in the circuit.) notified overhead the field with intention to join " midfield downwind", we notified our position on downwind and requested position of the joining aircraft and to confirm they were number two in the circuit and requested confirmation they had us visual. He said he did not have visual, at which I gave my location downwind turning base, there was no reply, we had just turned base leg and across from our left shot the joining aircraft at which I transmitted "you have just flown past us and you have crossed out path". There was a pause and a response by the pilot of the joining aircraft acknowledging my transmission. We continued on our descent and landed. They landed shortly after. RAAus reminds members that the risk of collision at non-controlled aerodromes is greatly increased if pilots do not confirm visually where other traffic is, or use radio to provide effective separation. Training aircraft with students aboard may fly wider circuits at slower speeds than more experienced private pilots, but regardless, circuit positions and right of way requirements must be maintained regardless of the usual circuit size and pattern flown. Radio must be used to confirm traffic position and if a visual position cannot be confirmed, pilot should consider alternative actions, make additional radio calls and ensure they do not fly inside or conflicting positions to other established traffic.
19/5/2023	OCC3272	Tooraweenah Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was going to go for a short fly around the Toorawe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was going to go for a short fly around the Tooraweenah area and was using the marked taxiway to enter the runway, there was an old drainage pipe underneath the taxiway which was broken and had formed a hole around 30cms wide and around 15cms deep. Taxiway had been freshly moved and hole was not visible and encountered a propeller strike with the ground. Because of the broken pipe the front wheel went into the hole and front wheel just stopped causing the prop strike. Front of plane was lifted off the ground when the propeller hit the ground.
10/5/2023	OCC3265	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J-170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, while recovering from a practic...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, while recovering from a practice forced landing, the lesson drifted into restricted airspace (R234). After analyzing OzRunways and FLARM data, it is estimated the incursion was approximately 330 meters and up to 30 seconds in duration. OUTCOME: No reported issues from Gawer Airspace (RAAF). Instructor to use VFR markers to ensure a breach does not happen again in the future.
10/5/2023	OCC3269	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training exercise returning to Gawler ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training exercise returning to Gawler airfield. On re-joining the circuit, the aircraft veered slightly to the right whilst aiming to join crosswind on runway 31. Whilst doing so, the flight path may have crossed slightly into Restricted Airspace before joining normal circuit pattern. OUTCOME: Instructor and student de-briefed by airspace officer and CFI on the possible breach of controlled airspace.
6/5/2023	OCC3257	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200CC/CI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The first lesson of the day was circuit training, after init...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The first lesson of the day was circuit training, after initial take-off just before the turn onto crosswind, the student indicated that there was smoke entering the cockpit, the instructor was looking out the right hand window clearing the turn at the time, they immediately noticed the same thing occurring. The instructor took control of the aircraft and entered a left hand turn for a close downwind. They advised the tower they needed to make a full stop and that they had smoke in the cabin. The aircraft landed immediately on runway 14R and taxied off the runway to the apron and the aircraft was shut down, the instructor and immediately exited the aircraft. Airport fire trucks were on the scene immediately to assess the situation with aircraft deemed safe not long after.
28/4/2023	OCC3303	Private airstrip, Bajool	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	33A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick up a passenger on No 2 private grass strip the aircraft touched down and struck a foreign object on the strip (later found to be a cut branch from a job completed a few days before). In doing so, the port side leg gave way and as the pilot applied brakes but the hydraulic line had burst. The aircraft came to a halt within 100mtrs without any further damage. OUTCOME: Pilot to complete strip inspection before landings to try determine suitability before touchdown which may have prevented this incident.
22/4/2023	OCC3238	Swan Hill	VIC	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approx. 6 miles west of Swan Hill, both the pilot and passen...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approx. 6 miles west of Swan Hill, both the pilot and passenger noticed rough running of the engine. 3-4 miles west of the aerodrome, the engine failed and a successful forced landing into a field was conducted.
9/4/2023	OCC3228	Clifton	QLD	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A sudden change from a smooth running engine to a rough runn...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A sudden change from a smooth running engine to a rough running engine.
5/4/2023	OCC3229	Lyndoch Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the third flight of the day at the airfield, after conduc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the third flight of the day at the airfield, after conducting a start up and engine run up checks as per the POH, the aircraft was taxied for the runway to conduct a training flight to the North. The aircraft did not perform as expected as the conditions for the given day were hotter then previous flights. An aborted take-off was conducted by the instructor, the engine was shut down and heavy braking was applied. However the aborted take-off actions were conducted too late and there was insufficient distance to come to a complete stop. The aircraft ran into a fence and flipped over inverted. The Instructor and student completed all actions required, vacated the aircraft while upside down, self-extracting and were driven to hospital. Assessment of the conditions of the day determined the take off distance required was not available at the private strip.
31/3/2023	OCC3223	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A mower/machine went out to do some weed spraying. A message...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A mower/machine went out to do some weed spraying. A message was sent to the pilot at the time of the machine going out to the runway. The pilot replied that the aircraft would be operating shortly. The pilot aborted two landings because of the machine. Standard downwind radio calls were given.
30/3/2023	OCC3219	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	2200j	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight the aircraft experienced ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight the aircraft experienced an engine failure. They tried to turn back to the field when they realised they were too low and about to hit a tree, the instructor lowered the flaps to full to try and bump over the tree and at that point the aircraft tipped on its side and clipped a few trees then came to rest where it did amongst the large tree. The instructor and student were able to exit the aircraft.
22/3/2023	OCC3212	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on runway 05 at Gawler, th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on runway 05 at Gawler, the aircraft breached the western boundary of Edinburgh airspace for about 35 seconds and intruded by about 300 meters. The instructor completed a be-brief with the CFI in relation to the incident and was reminded to use ground based references to ensure that future breaches are avoided.
20/3/2023	OCC3207	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down-wind calls were given. On...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down-wind calls were given. On final a blue mower was operating a westerly direction, having entered the runway area since they took off. It was mowing directly adjacent to the bitumen. Due to the location of the mower, a go-around was initiated. The same occurred on the next circuit. Later when they returned, the mower had situated its self outside the gable-markers and the aircraft landed without further incident.
16/3/2023	OCC3203	Murray bridge	SA	Jabiru	J160-c	Jabiru	2.2B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure during climb from 2000ft to 3000ft, r...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure during climb from 2000ft to 3000ft, rough running with vibration at reduced power. Aircraft was successfully landed back at departure aerodrome. The engine was removed from the aircraft and returned to Jabiru for repair. Inspection revealed that the cause of the partial power loss was as a result of a broken valve spring. Engine has since been repaired and returned to service.