Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
27/7/2025	OCC4190	Sydney TCU	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringement occurrence at Sydney TCU. It was reported that the aircraft had climbed to CTA level due unexpected moderate to severe turbulence, due to which another aircraft was issued a safety alert and had to be levelled off until the RA aircraft cleared. INVESTIGATION: In an effort to escape uncomfortable mechanical turbulence, misinterpreted position and climbed into CTA. When this was realised, an immediate descent was initiated. Pilot who does not have a cross-country endorsement was not on area frequency at the time but CTAF, as a consequence he could not be raised by ATC to alert the pilot of the VCA. The pilot involved was counselled by the CFI and strict conditions were place on him until he completes his cross-country training.
20/7/2025	OCC4167	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a close proximity occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a close proximity occurrence during the final approach phase at Bendigo aerodrome. The two aircraft landed safely. However, RA registered aircraft reportedly landed subsequent to an aircraft that initially landed on the RWY and was still vacating, although they had reported to perform a touch and go. INVESTIGATION: Confusion had occurred in the mind of the pilot who was the subject of the evasive manoeuvre with the rare situation of two Brumbies, one in the circuit and one calling inbound both piloted by females. The failure to go around was likely the result of overload, the instructor had just taken evasive action, was instructing a student and the expectation bias that resulted from the proceeding aircraft's radio call let to an aircraft landing while another was in the act of vacating the runway.
20/7/2025	OCC4180	YBDG	VIC	Brumby	BR61	Rotax
19/7/2025	OCC4176	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance at Jandakot Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had initiated take-off roll without obtaining take-off clearance from the ATC, however, the ATC had issued take-off clearance before the aircraft was airborne, which the PIC acknowledged and apologised for non-compliance. INVESTIGATION: The instructor allowed himself to be distracted by a talkative student and did not employ a 'sterile cockpit' procedure which allowed for this lapse to occur.
19/7/2025	OCC4173	Gympie Aerodrome	QLD	FK Lightplanes	FK 9 WB	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during t...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during touch and go operations at Gympie Aerodrome. It was reported that a loud thump noise was heard while inducing severe vibrations, subsequently, another aircraft operating in the aerodrome had radioed smoke observed from the cowling. Further, the aircraft was landed without further events and was brought to a stop near gable markers.
18/7/2025	OCC4172	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft reported a FOD (blown away vegetation)...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft reported a FOD (blown away vegetation) at Jandakot aerodrome. It has been reported to RAAus that, the FOD was removed by the Airside operations team at the airport subsequent report from the aircraft.
18/7/2025	OCC4179	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational non-comp...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had initiated a turn into downwind direction while asked to maintain crosswind after take-off. It was further noted that the aircraft initiated correction and turned towards crosswind direction, as the ATC informed them of the deviation and instructed to maintain direction. No further events were reported during the flight. INVESTIGATION: Aircraft complied with instructions, but deviated from them slightly due to terrain and this was not advised due radio congestion.
17/7/2025	OCC4192	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome. It was reported that the flight was operated by Student Pilot undertaking a solo flight training, and had missed to comply with ATC instructions and turned base leg although instructed to maintain downwind. The aircraft was subsequently instructed to continue downwind which was acknowledged and followed. No further events were reported due to this non-compliance. INVESTIGATION: At controlled aerodromes, the circuit direction is set by the control tower and flying a series of circuits in one direction sets up a pattern and if a change occurs even though this may be acknowledged, muscle memory can take over in a moment of inattention.
17/7/2025	OCC4175	YPJT	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Operational non-compliance occurrence at Jandakot Aerodrome. It was reported that the deviation was noticed by ATC and reported to the aircraft. Subsequently, the Instructor on board took control of the aircraft and descended to appropriate altitude. It was further reported that there were no further events during the flight. After discussions with the instructor involved, he intends to tighten up the tolerances with regards to circuit height and in necessary, intervene sooner.
13/7/2025	OCC4166	Kooralbyn	QLD	Sling	TBA
11/7/2025	OCC4160	PORT AUGUSTA AIRPORT	SA	TECNAM	P2002 SIERRA	ROTAX	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Port ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Port Augusta Aerodrome. It was reported that the flight was a dual training flight, and some abnormalities were observed during initial touch and go operations at Corunna Aerodrome and Quorn Aerodrome. Suspecting a flat tyre, the instructor attempted the landing at Port Augusta Aerodrome with full flaps and slight crosswinds. It was reported that the landing was smooth however the right landing gear disengaged from the aircraft as the aircraft was slowed down, and the aircraft had reportedly came to a stop on the gross about 15m to the right of RWY.
11/7/2025	OCC4245	Eumungerie	NSW	Jabiru	160C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational occurre...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational occurrence at Eumungerie while landing on a farm strip. It was reported to RAAus that the aircraft had damages to propellers, nose wheel and airframe due to the occurrence. NIL injuries were reported. INVESTIGATION - On questioning the pilot involved, it was deduced that contributing factors for this incident was lack of familiarity with the aircraft as had spent a lot of time in taildraggers, gusty wind and a rough down-sloping short strip which may have resulted in damage to the nosewheel on touchdown which potentially interfered with the aircraft steering ability.
7/7/2025	OCC4155	Tyabb Aerodrome	VIC	Blackshape	BS100	Rotax	912ULS3-01	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a Taxiway excursion oc...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a Taxiway excursion occurrence at Tyabb aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft was responding poorly while exiting RWY 35 and making a right turn. Eventually, the nose and left main wheel of the aircraft left the taxiway surface and sank into a soft surface, causing damages to propeller and the landing gears.
6/7/2025	OCC4154	Brisbane TCU	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet G5	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence at Brisbane airspace. No impact to the aircraft or its occupants, and no loss of separation with other aircraft were reported due to this occurrence. INVESTIGATION OUTCOME: The flight was a navex training flight in which GPS was not used as the objective was to use visual cues to avoid control steps however the instructor had lost situational awareness when distracted by instructing the student and clipped the step during the climb.
6/7/2025	OCC4159	Barwon Heads Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurre...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurrence at Barwon Heads Aerodrome. It was reported that the PIC mishandled landing that lead to nose wheel impacting the surface and subsequently led to RWY excursion, during when the wing tip impacted the ground and the nose wheel folded up under the front of the aircraft. NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence.