Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
20/7/2024	OCC3757	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The solo student was downwind for landing on runway 31 when t...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The solo student was downwind for landing on runway 31 when they hit a bird. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
18/7/2024	OCC3756	Palmers Island Aerodrome	NSW	Corby Starlet	CJ1	Aeropower	1835 CC	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft suffered a prop strike on the ground as a result...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft suffered a prop strike on the ground as a result of the aircraft nosing over at time of start-up. The engine over revved causing the tail to rise and the propeller to contact the ground.
14/7/2024	OCC3773	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A Sling aircraft was cleared to land by ATC on runway 31. Th...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A Sling aircraft was cleared to land by ATC on runway 31. The pilot landed and did not exit at taxiway A2, as the aircraft had not slowed enough to safely exit. The pilot called the ATC informing they had passed A2 and requested backtrack. The ATC directed the RPT aircraft inbound behind the Sling to go around. The pilot of the Sling aircraft backtracked and exited at A2 with no further incident
13/7/2024	OCC3815	Serpentine Aerodrome	WA	Sport Performance Aviation	Panther Sports	Lycoming	O-320 H2AD	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot had refuelled the aircraft and taxied to the thresh...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot had refuelled the aircraft and taxied to the threshold of runway 09/27. The pilot had lost power on take-off and put the aircraft back on the runway. As there was not enough room to stop, the aircraft collided with the airfield perimeter fence.
13/7/2024	OCC3752	Jandakot	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst at 1000 feet over Yangebup Lake, the pilot heard a fla...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst at 1000 feet over Yangebup Lake, the pilot heard a flapping sound and noted that part of the right-hand pilot seat belt strap was caught in the lower rear part of the canopy. The canopy was locked and the canopy light was confirmed off during run-ups and prior to the incident. The pilot pulled at the caught strap and the canopy suddenly popped open. The canopy started lifting and the pilot immediately grabbed the canopy handle at the rear and tried to pull it down, to no avail. The pilot made a Mayday call and made an immediate left turn for Jandakot. The pilot managed to make an uneventful landing.
12/7/2024	OCC3751	Serpentine Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru 160 was on mid finals for runway 05, when a VH reg...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru 160 was on mid finals for runway 05, when a VH registered Socata TB20 overtook them, directly above them. The VH registered Socata TB20 then continued to descend in front of the Jabiru 160. The instructor took immediate action by diving to the right however the difference in approach speed of the two aircraft meant that the VH registered Socata TB20 rapidly moved away from the Jabiru 160 aircraft. The instructor immediately radioed the pilot of the VH registered Socata TB20 aircraft.
12/7/2024	OCC3753	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22L Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student were on final and in the flare on ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student were on final and in the flare on runaway 07 when the instructor noticed an Ibis to the right of the aircraft a few metres away and flying towards them from the right. The bird flew into the propeller, then hitting the top left of the leading edge of the wing. The instructor and student touched down and after rolling down the runway for a few seconds, the instructor made 2 radio calls on the runway, stating they had a bird strike and there could be a dead bird on the runway. The instructor then taxied and vacated the runway on the 25 threshold, making another call stating they had a bird strike and there may be a dead bird on the runway. The instructor then had a confirmed response back from another aircraft backtracking on the runway that they would keep a look out and were aware that a bird strike had taken place. The instructor then taxied the aircraft back to the hangar without further incident. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
6/7/2024	OCC3749	Batchelor	NT	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft was refuelled to have 35 litres in each tank, with 45 litres required for a 2 hour dual...
The aircraft was refuelled to have 35 litres in each tank, with 45 litres required for a 2 hour dual navigation exercise. About 1.2 hours into the navigation, fuel was not flowing from the RH fuel tank into the collector tank. After about 1.7 hours into flight the red rectangle in the cockpit dash indicators came on, and the LH tank gauge in the wing indicated abnormally low fuel. The pilot decided to land at Mt Bundy airstrip. A check of the aircraft showed that the RH fuel tank cap had departed the aircraft. Fuel was transferred from the RH tank to the LH tank, and the LH tank then indicated sufficient fuel to reach the destination. The aircraft was flown to its destination without further incident. Outcome: The fuel tank cap must not have been sufficiently tightened, or the cap may have been tilted to the rear during tightening. A thorough pre-flight inspection must always be carried out.
1/7/2024	OCC3778	Lethbridge Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot and passenger were approaching Lethbridge on the de...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot and passenger were approaching Lethbridge on the descent, the pilot slightly pulled back from the cruise RPM of 5000 to 4800 and noticed an instant drop in RPM. The pilot initially put the throttle back in, however, the engine had not responded and was running very rough. The pilot then decided to conduct all appropriate checks including fuel selectors, fuel quantity, switches, masters and mags to ensure the engine was not lacking fuel or ruling out the possibility of an electrical problem. It was suspected that carburettor icing was causing the engine to run rough and then effectively stopping it running altogether. The pilot then tried a restart procedure to no avail. The pilot then decided to land in a paddock West of the airfield. The pilot managed to land in a paddock and bring the aircraft to a stop.
1/7/2024	OCC3762	Warwick	QLD	Pipistrel	Sinus Flex	Rotax	912 UL2	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a ferry flight on a Pipistrel Sinus...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a ferry flight on a Pipistrel Sinus with in-flight adjustable propeller from Boonah QLD to Narromine NSW, via Inverell. Approximately thirty minutes after take-off, having reached cruise altitude the pilot began to increase the propeller pitch to set RPM/MP parameters for cruise. While still advancing the propeller pitch control, there was a sudden vibration and the engine rpm decreased. The pilot immediately reduced the throttle and set the propeller pitch control back to full fine. The vibration ceased and engine operation returned to normal. After checking all engine parameters and testing correct operation from minimum to maximum throttle settings, the pilot elected to continue the flight to Inverell. At Inverell the pilot, removed the engine cowling and propeller spinner and carefully inspected the propeller and pitch control mechanism. The propeller was operating properly when set to fine pitch and the pilot continued their flight to Narromine.
28/6/2024	OCC3890	Wagga Wagga	NSW	Tecnam	P92 2000 RG	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus registered Tecnam was conducting operat...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus registered Tecnam was conducting operations at Wagga Wagga (YSWG) when an RPT flight out of Melbourne was inbound on a straight-in approach. In response, the pilot of the Tecnam advised that they would perform orbits overhead YSWG at 3000' to remain clear. At that time, another aircraft with VH registration was inbound and in contact with the RPT flight. Additionally, a second VH aircraft was in the circuit. The pilot of the Tecnam observed the RPT aircraft landing and made a radio call to announce that they were overhead and descending to join the downwind leg for runway 05 at Wagga Wagga. Recognizing that the second VH registered aircraft was in the circuit area, the pilot requested their position. The reply from the second VH registered aircraft was "one mile behind you." At this point, the first VH registered aircraft was on final for runway 05. The pilot was aware of an aircraft departing from runway 05 and had the first VH registered aircraft. The second VH registered aircraft’s self-reported position as being "one mile behind" was noted. The pilot then called turning onto base for runway 05, followed by a call turning final. Shortly after this, the second VH aircraft flew past the pilot’s right-hand side, quite close and climbed away. The pilot made a radio call to note that the separation was too close and continued with the approach and landing. The operator of the VH registered aircraft was unaware of the incident and will undertake investigation to identify the pilot involved so as to counsel them on reporting requirements and to get to the bottom of how the event had occurred.
27/6/2024	OCC3743	Evelyn Downs	SA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Kelpie	Rotax	R-912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft crashed on landing.
26/6/2024	OCC3739	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student contacted tower at the holding point for a ta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student contacted tower at the holding point for a take-off clearance. ATC enquired whether an intersection departure was acceptable. The student initially requested a readback of the request and subsequently confirmed an intersection departure was acceptable. The student was cleared for take-off with a right turn. The student then proceeded to taxi onto the opposing runway and commenced the take-off roll in the wrong direction. The instructor attempted to contact the student via radio to abort the take-off however, the student didn't clearly hear the call and by that time was airborne and continuing upwind. Tower contacted the student and provided instructions to re-join the circuit in the correct direction.
26/6/2024	OCC3741	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times fr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times from a few feet up and on the 2nd bounce that is when the student believed that the plane tilted forward and the aircraft hit the runway with the propeller. The propeller and engine were still running fine, but upon taxiing to the hangar and securing the aircraft, the student noticed both ends of the propeller were damaged.
25/6/2024	OCC3823	Quinninup	WA	I C P	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was practicing forced landing. The aircraft landed ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was practicing forced landing. The aircraft landed heavily on soft ground causing the nose wheel to collapse. Spoke with the individual concerned about the incident from which he had learnt a lot about if the approach is not proceeding as desired, then the safest option is to go around and make another attempt instead of pressing on.