Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
1/2/2023	OCC3132	Latrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross countr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross country flight of approximately 1 hr duration. Prior to departure the pilot did one circuit and a safe touch and go. On return to the airport from the south, the pilot listened to the AWIS which reported wind as 13 kts from 260 deg. No other traffic was identified and the pilot elected to join base for runway 27. During landing whilst starting to flare, the aircraft suddenly veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift in order to regain tracking along the runway. The aircraft then banked to the right and the right main wheel contacted the ground and the aircraft pivoted forward. The prop struck the grass and the aircraft stopped quite suddenly in a nose-down position. Review of this occurrence identified that the pilot experienced a loss of control on landing. The pilot is to complete further dual instructional flight before flying solo. Pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting a go-around in the event of an unstable approach in order to prevent the likelihood of a loss of control during landing. More information, including a 3-part video series on loss of control is available on the RAAus website.
26/1/2023	OCC3131	Templers	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.
26/1/2023	OCC3142	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On approaching the circuit at South Grafton, a Jabiru was do...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On approaching the circuit at South Grafton, a Jabiru was downwind turning base on runway 26. A second Jabiru was planning to make a direct approach and 3 mile final on 26 but called they would remain outside circuit and orbit to avoid conflict with the aircraft in the circuit. A Sierra called a 3 mile final on 26 making a direct approach from the north east. They entered late final cutting off the Jabiru. The pilot made a radio call indicating to the pilot of the Sierra that they had cut them off just prior to turning final and they conducted a go around. RAAus conducted interviews and determined possible radio readability and serviceability issues may have played a part in this incident. RAAus suggested the airport re-form a safety committee and have involved representatives from stakeholders at the airport to resolve future issues of this type.
25/1/2023	OCC3130	Mannum	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.
22/1/2023	OCC3118	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Infringement.
21/1/2023	OCC3126	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.
21/1/2023	OCC3105	RAAF Base Edinburgh airspace	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training flight with a returning pilot ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training flight with a returning pilot who had not been active for 2 years. The aircraft departed and planned to maintain 2000 feet during flight. Whilst monitoring the student pilot during the return to the airfield in very turbulent conditions, the aircraft climbed to 2500/2600 and inadvertently entered Class C airspace. The instructor debriefed the student on the importance on maintaining altitude when transiting near or below class C airspace. The instructor was de-briefed by RAAus in relation to the incident and was able to generate a strategy to ensure future breaches of class C are avoided in the future. All pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting thorough pre-flight briefing and monitoring position and altitude during flight, particularly in complicated airspace, in order to avoid an airspace infringement.
18/1/2023	OCC3107	Latrobe Regional Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to run ups, the pilot of a Jabiru had given a taxi cal...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to run ups, the pilot of a Jabiru had given a taxi call advising they were taxiing to runway 21. After runups in the run up bay, the aircraft taxied to the 21 holding point and held there whilst the pilot made a radio call with intentions to enter and line up on runway 21 and it included that the departure was to be to the south west climbing to 2500. Prior to entering they held for a Europa that was on short final touch and go. After it had passed the Jabiru they once again did a visual check, entered the runway and proceeded to do a turn to the east and conducted a 360 degree turn to visually check base and final prior to lining up on runway 21. The area was clear, and they were not in receipt of any radio calls. The pilot then commenced a take off roll applying full power and a few seconds later an aircraft landed over the top of them on the same runway. This aircraft registration was later confirmed as a VH registered aircraft used for parachute jumps. The Jabiru pilot immediately cut power and applied full braking and requested that the aircraft transmit their call sign. The VH registered aircraft then vacated the runway. The pilot of the VH registered aircraft advised that they had not seen the Jabiru and admitted they had their aircraft nose high on the approach and that they were very sorry. They advised that they saw the Europa do a touch and go. They didn't admit to hearing the Jabiru's radio calls and they had not made any calls in the circuit to their knowledge. This occurrence was forwarded to CASA for review.
18/1/2023	OCC3098	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
18/1/2023	OCC3097	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
18/1/2023	OCC3099	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
15/1/2023	OCC3143	Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement
2/1/2023	OCC3083	Wentworth	NSW	Jabiru	LSA55/3j	Jabiru	2.2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequen...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequently impacted trees. The aircraft sustained significant damage and the pilot received minor injuries. Review of the occurrence identified that the aircraft was operated over the permitted maximum take-off weight (MTOW). In addition to this aircraft performance was likely impacted by environmental conditions with light winds and high temperatures on the day of the accident. The pilot did not hold a current BFR or passenger endorsement at the time of the accident. The pilot has been issued with an order to cease all further flight activity until completion of further training is completed.
18/12/2022	OCC3077	Port Pirie	SA	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took off from YPIR, tracking direct to Whyalla, climbed to 4500ft asl without any issues, temps and pressures in the green and fine during the flight, was levelled off for maybe 5minutes at 4500ft when the engine lost power, miss-firing aggressively and ticking/knocking. The pilot made the decision to turn 180deg back toward YPIR as they were closer to YPIR then YWHA, called mayday on Melbourne centre and also again checking the temps and pressures. Both still in the green and still showing 3bar of oil pressure. Seeing the oil pressure, the pilot decided to push the engine to try and get as far inland as they could, that lasted about 30-60seconds and then the engine seized completely solid. The pilot conducted a forced landing safely in low scrubland 6.4nm west of YPIR with no damage or injury.
16/12/2022	OCC3075	Caiguna	WA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian P...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.