Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/10/2022	OCC2998	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Landing with a blustering crosswind, the pilot side slipped ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Landing with a blustering crosswind, the pilot side slipped to correct for crosswind, landed too quickly, oscillated, and damaged propeller. The pilot had made sound decisions not to fly earlier based on conditions but was convinced by other experienced instructors that her skill level was to an appropriate standard. Conditions had worsened during the take off roll and the pilot elected to terminate the flight following a successful circuit. During the landing the aircraft bounced and subsequently developed a pilot induced oscillation where the propellor had struck the ground. This was later identified in a post landing inspection. Pilots are reminded to apply conservative personal minimums in flight decision and adhere to them at all times, especially where factors such as limited experience or changing environmental conditions exist.
17/10/2022	OCC2984	Devonport	TAS	Jabiru	J-120			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting the pre-flight inspection the pilot noted t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting the pre-flight inspection the pilot noted the bolts holding the flaps on were excessively rusted and as they turned the bolts, parts of the nuts disintegrated and fell off. They noted the propellor tips were delaminating and there were rust stains on top of the wings along with excessive oil stains on the underside of the fuselage.
6/10/2022	OCC2976	Gunnedah Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	UL 450	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The owner of the aircraft is converting from GA to RAAus In ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The owner of the aircraft is converting from GA to RAAus In their own aircraft. They did a slightly heavy landing. The instructor took over; did a go around, and they decided to call it a day. The instructor did the next landing unaware that the left-hand main undercarriage wheel was missing. The touchdown was uneventful, but the aircraft leant to the left and made a grinding sound. They knew something on the undercarriage was missing but didn't know what. The instructor managed to keep roughly on the center line until the rudder and nose wheel ran out of authority. The aircraft slowly turned left and stopped on the edge of the runway at right angles to the center line. No damage to the aircraft other than the left-hand wheel was missing. RAAus Summary - Pilot and Instructor both reminded that armature built aircraft cannot be used for initial flight training, only ratings and endorsements. Damage to wheel is a result of fatigue along with possible heavy landing. Pilots reminded to toughly check wheels, including rims in future as part of pre-flight checks as this could have identified cracking resulting in replacement before failure.
26/9/2022	OCC2969	Heck Field	QLD	Jabiru	J230-B	Jabiru	3300	The amateur built aircraft was presented to be flown by the owner as part of recurrency training & c...
The amateur built aircraft was presented to be flown by the owner as part of recurrency training & checking as a private flight which was agreed to sometime earlier. On initial inspection, while the aircraft was essentially airworthy it had been hangered un-flown for over 12 months and the wing was heavily covered in dust and the elevator junction seam tape was heavily degraded. The owner confirmed all relevant service bulletins had been complied with and maintenance was up to date. During preflight a small presence of water was found in the header drain and on enquiry it was discovered the avgas 100LL was also over 12 months old despite ground and taxi runs being conducted during the period. Subsequent drains cleared any further water from the system. Despite raising these concerns, the aircraft was deemed airworthy and a thorough pre brief was discussed and agreed regarding this return to service flight and the owner/ pilot's uncurrent state in the single control centre stick aircraft with under seat throttles. The aircraft passed all run up checks and take off was normal but on climb out a noticeable vibration was being felt through the rudder pedals which the pilot queried with the owner for normality. The owner was unconvincing as to the normalcy of the vibration, which the pilot didn’t believe was associated with the nose wheel, so they made a command decision to terminate the flight, which was successfully done with the owner in control under their supervision.
21/9/2022	OCC3214	Portland Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing the nose the touchdown was harder than expect...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing the nose the touchdown was harder than expected resulting in the nose wheel compressing causing a propeller strike on gravel runway surface. OUTCOME: Aircraft has been repaired in accordance with Jabiru technical manual and the pilot will be completing further coaching by an experienced Jabiru SK120 pilot.
20/9/2022	OCC2956	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	160-C	Jabiru	2200 B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a period of circuits and just after touchdown prepari...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a period of circuits and just after touchdown preparing for a touch and go, a gusting crosswind was experienced. The aircraft veered left and the right wing rose causing the propellor to tip the ground.
20/9/2022	OCC2959	Armidale Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting CCTs as part of a BFR, the engine began t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting CCTs as part of a BFR, the engine began to run rough, intermittent power/loss of power and on late final stopped altogether. Once landed the engine started and was taxied off the runway under its own power. Weather clear, easterly wind. Pre-flight checks were done including water check and that sufficient fuel for the exercise. During an investigation post incident, it was found that there was a small amount of water in the header tank. There was still a full header tank and at least 15 litres on fuel on board, indicating not a fuel starvation issue.
18/9/2022	OCC2980	Orchid Beach Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off roll on runway 30, the aircraft was approx. half...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off roll on runway 30, the aircraft was approx. halfway down runway 300m when (due to long grass and soft conditions) the pilot knew they wouldn't make a safe take-off so aborted take-off. They slowed the aircraft and ran into soft sandy conditions. The nose wheel has dug in and then hit a concrete marker on runway causing nose wheel to collapse completely, prop/engine nose has dug into sand causing aircraft to flip over. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The aircraft failed to reach sufficient take off speed due to surface conditions at this authorised landing area resulting in an aborted take off and subsequent impact damage. Orchid Beach in Qld is a notorious airstrip for testing aircraft take off performance capability. Due to the sand base the formula's for Take off distance required (TODR) from aircraft POH's and AFM's should only be used as a guide and all soft field considerations and precautions applied with generous margins. At airfields such as this a conservative take off rejection point should be applied and briefed prior to any take off.
17/9/2022	OCC2962	Lucyvale	VIC	Jabiru	J230C	Jabiru	3300A	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Victoria Police are ...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Victoria Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.
17/9/2022	OCC2949	Muchea/Greenside Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was established in the circuit pattern using runwa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was established in the circuit pattern using runway 09 and making all relevant radio calls to report their position. They were established on base and about to make a call to turn final for 09 when they heard a call advising that there was a plane "rolling runway 27 for a straight out departure to the coast" which was in clear opposition to the direction of the established circuit pattern at the time. The pilot attempted to contact the second pilot over the radio, however they didn't reply and continued with their departure. The first pilot had to make an immediate turn away from the runway to avoid a collision. The second pilot of the other aircraft took no steps to ensure the area was safe prior to taking off - they didn't listen to any radio calls prior to departure, they didn't look at final or base (the first pilot was directly in their line of sight) and took off in opposition to the established pattern and didn't respond to radio calls directed to them. This was a chain of errors that could have very easily resulted in a mid air collision. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The reporting pilot was deemed to have operated in full compliance in regards to use of runway and VHF communications requirements. The incident has been referred to CASA for further action in regards to the operation of the other aircraft. Near miss events in the vicinity of non controlled aerodromes are increasing, and this is of significant concern for all airspace users. Vigilant lookout, confirmed serviceability of radio communications equipment as well as clear determination of operational runways are key elements that ensure both situational awareness and good airmanship are practiced effectively in order to prevent these types of occurrences.
15/9/2022	OCC2953	Muchea/Greenside Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During forced landing the student raised the nose during the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During forced landing the student raised the nose during the approach, airspeed was below needed, the instructor directed student to lower the nose to regain airspeed which he did, but too aggressively, pitching nose down too far. The instructor intervened to raise the nose and applied full power but was unable to arrest the descent in time and the right wheel impacted the runway heavily. OUTCOME: Damage to aircraft during training due to a heavy landing. Student debriefed by instructor in relation to the occurrence after the event to ensure that they understood the implications of over controlling aircraft in close proximity to ground. Instructor to take a more cautious approach during training exercises especially when multiple attempts at he same exercise in close proximity to the ground.
11/9/2022	OCC2958	Townsville	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	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.
27/8/2022	OCC2925	Cosgrove	VIC	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Climbed to 2,500 feet and once level, the engine started to ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Climbed to 2,500 feet and once level, the engine started to run rough and stopped, then as the pilot descended to make a forced landing the engine started and stopped a couple of times during descent. The pilot landed safely in a grassed open paddock and subsequently realised they had not considered using carburettor heat during the glide to land. Pilots are reminded of the importance of regularly practicing emergency checks, and using these checks in the event of a genuine emergency, particularly when there is visible moisture (clouds).
9/8/2022	OCC2905	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst completing T&G's with a student they were on CCT #3 a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst completing T&G's with a student they were on CCT #3 and as the student pulled carb heat to on the handle came out. It looks like the carb heat wire has snapped. A/C has been grounded by us until fixed.
5/8/2022	OCC2902	Orange Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was conducting a dual training flight. Shortly af...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was conducting a dual training flight. Shortly after conducting pre-flight checks the Jabiru announced its intentions to enter and back runway 29, Jabiru backtracked the full length of the runway (which took approximately 3-4 minutes). As Jabiru lined up runway 29 (prior to making a "rolling" call) a Link Airways SAAB announced its intentions to enter and backtrack runway 29. Jabiru immediately advised SAAB of their position and their intentions to hold on the runway 29 threshold until SAAB vacated the runway. Initially, SAAB had difficulty communicating with Jabiru due to line of sight limitations, but after a subsequent transmission, SAAB turned around and vacated the RWY without any further incident.