Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
13/8/2018	OCC1464	Gatton Airfield	QLD	Zenith Aircraft	CH 601 HD	Continental	C90-12F	During a high speed taxi run down the strip the aircraft lifted from the airfield about 20ft. The po...
During a high speed taxi run down the strip the aircraft lifted from the airfield about 20ft. The power was cut but there was insufficient RWY safety to land and roll the so the pilot decided to apply power for a go around. At approx. 150ft the during the climb the engine stopped without warning. The pilot applied nose down control in maintaining correct airspeed and level wings, and landed about 20° off the RWY heading into a field. After landing shut off fuel and power, opened the canopy and walked back to the airstrip. OUTCOME: The pilot has provided the appropriate post incident analysis. The pilot was appropriately qualified to conduct the test ground runs and pilot the aircraft and the aircraft had appropriate provisional registration.
9/8/2018	OCC1461	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft experienced a partial engine failure at 450ft on upwind leg at YSBK. There was a 500 RP...
The aircraft experienced a partial engine failure at 450ft on upwind leg at YSBK. There was a 500 RPM drop from 5200 RPM to 4700 RPM with throttle full forward. AUX fuel pump intentionally switched off for 300ft as per SOP's just before partial failure. As aircraft was no longer climbing the pilot maintained height, kept throttle position at full, fuel pump on and carburetor heat on as per company SOP. The pilot requested low and close CCT to ATC as the engine was "rough running" this was given. Landed safely and without further incident. No emergency call was made. New filter and fuel pump installed
7/8/2018	OCC1462	Hyden	WA	Aeroprakt	A32	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: While pulling out the knob to instigate carburettor h...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: While pulling out the knob to instigate carburettor heat, the shutter in the air intake manifold was not operating. There was no indication that it wasn't working as the knob travelled in and out as it normally does and while thinking the carby heat was on, it in fact wasn't. Determined outcome: Manufacturer response - If the small size hose clamp is missing, the cockpit control knob will not allow the flap of the carburetor heat box to close. It is identified as part of the pre-flight inspection for the correct and smooth operation of the carburetor. In the Foxbat, it is easy to visually inspect the operation and it is indeed part of the recommendation for owners when the engine cowling is removed for the inspection of the engine bay. In addition, at 4,000 rpm during the pre-flight engine check a slight drop in RPM can be noticed when the carburetor heat is applied, a more significant drop of rpm can be noticed at 4,500rpm and above and it is farther increased during flight when the ambient temperature is reduced. The clamp may slide because of improper tensioning. A design change may be incorporated should further occurrences be reported.
7/8/2018	OCC1458	Ballina Airport	NSW	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing SP-2000	Rotax	912 S	The pilot was backtracking to perform a strip run and was having issues with the brakes so opted to ...
The pilot was backtracking to perform a strip run and was having issues with the brakes so opted to cancel and return to the hanger. Whilst returning the pilot was having to use excessive brakes to keep straight resulting in RH brake fade and the aircraft ground looped off the left hand side of the RWY. The pilot was advised over the radio that there were flames visible under the RH wing. The aircraft was directly in front of the airport fire building and they responded immediately. Damage sustained is consistent with a brake pad fire that has spread to the wheel spat and ruptured the hydraulic line.
6/8/2018	OCC1459	Archerfield	QLD	Sling Aircraft	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	A flight instruction lesson for aborted take-offs on the runway was to be conducted. The aircraft ta...
A flight instruction lesson for aborted take-offs on the runway was to be conducted. The aircraft taxied to the start of the runway to begin the lesson. As full power was applied a sudden loss of power was noticed and the take-off aborted. While the aircraft was still on the runway, the engine stopped at idle. PIC attempted to restart three times within 5 minutes without success. Determined outcome: Engine shut down caused by incorrectly adjusted carburettor settings, (Rich cut)
29/7/2018	OCC1455	Lismore Airport	QLD	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel LS	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot was preparing their aircraft to leave the airshow when another pilot approached them and a...
The pilot was preparing their aircraft to leave the airshow when another pilot approached them and advised that an earlier departing aircraft had struck the aircraft twice as they were repositioning their own aircraft prior to start-up. It was observed that they had come into contact with the aircraft once, then realising insufficient room was available tried to move the aircraft clear. Not knowing how to reposition the aeroplane they manoeuvred their aircraft once more, striking the aircraft for a second time. The pilots have been provided with contact details to discuss the occurrence directly. Members are reminded of the importance of reporting any damage to aircraft while maneuvering, as this may impact flight safety
22/7/2018	OCC1449	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	In a circuit lesson with student, on upwind of RWY 11R, aircraft drifted north into 11C upwind area....
In a circuit lesson with student, on upwind of RWY 11R, aircraft drifted north into 11C upwind area. Tower attempted notify pilot of drift however the call was not heard by either student or instructor. The CFI has mentored the instructor on the effect of winds on the circuit and also situational awareness.
20/7/2018	OCC1453	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	During a dual training flight, the instructor noticed a Cessna 172 almost directly above them, just ...
During a dual training flight, the instructor noticed a Cessna 172 almost directly above them, just slightly offset to the right at approx. 10m distance. The instructor took over control of the aircraft and quickly increased the separation between the two aircraft. OUTCOME: Reporting pilot effectively managed collision avoidance but the matter has been referred to the local Runway safety meeting agenda for response by Airservices and to be escalated to Airservices standards division by CFI.
19/7/2018	OCC1448	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft landed without gaining a clearance from ATC. OUTCOME: The CFI conducted a review of ...
The aircraft landed without gaining a clearance from ATC. OUTCOME: The CFI conducted a review of Crew Resource Management, management of troubleshooting radio issues in the circuit and procedures with the student.
17/7/2018	OCC1456	Port Macquarie	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300	During a flight in the Port Macquarie area the pilot was hearing garbled calls from another aircraft...
During a flight in the Port Macquarie area the pilot was hearing garbled calls from another aircraft and assumed it was an aircraft was operating at Taree, on the same CTAF but 60 km away on the other side of the Three Brothers mountains. After turning final, the PAX observed another aircraft overtaking them to the right, and there was another distorted call. The pilot realised that those calls were coming from an aircraft in the Port Macquarie circuit. The pilot then made a radio call that if the aircraft on final was transmitting, they were reading 1 and could not be understood, and another garbled response was heard. The flying school base then transmitted that they were also reading them 2. The pilot then landed uneventfully.
16/7/2018	OCC1451	Latrobe Regional Airport	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912	Upon landing the LH tyre went flat. Outcome: No investigation required by RAAus.
16/7/2018	OCC1452	Kennets Airstrip	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell FG	Rotax	912ULS	During a training flight the instructor and student were conducting a forced landing lesson in the B...
During a training flight the instructor and student were conducting a forced landing lesson in the Bankstown training area. As they practiced the first sequence, they were flying at 2100ft and engine started running rough and smoke entered the cockpit. The Instructor and student completed the emergency checklist and choose YKST as their landing spot if engine completely stopped. As they made a mayday call on Sydney centre frequency 124.55 and squawk 7700, the engine suddenly stopped working and propellor stopped. They continued following the forced landing procedure and glided to a safe landing at YKST.
15/7/2018	OCC1446	Mount Coolon ALA	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	While taxiing a very low speed to the parking area, the LH gear leg fell into a deep rabbit hole tha...
While taxiing a very low speed to the parking area, the LH gear leg fell into a deep rabbit hole that was not visible from the pilot seat. The impact sheared the gear leg retaining bolt, the gear folded back and the aircraft fell down on its LH wingtip and elevator. RAAus remind pilots to be alert to potential hazards when landing at an un-certified aircraft landing area (ALA).
14/7/2018	OCC1447	Caboolture Airfield	QLD	Pietenpol	Aircamper	Subaru	EA81	The pilot completed a full pre-flight including control check whilst stopped facing 90 degrees to RW...
The pilot completed a full pre-flight including control check whilst stopped facing 90 degrees to RWY. They entered RWY12 and lined up and control was handed over to the front seat pilot. They applied full power and right rudder pressure to keep aircraft tracking straight, then tried to apply forward stick to raise the tail. Stick and/or elevator seemed jammed completely. Neither pilot could move the stick. Before they could close the throttle, the aircraft became airborne in the 3-point attitude. Maintaining right rudder pressure, the aircraft veered up and to the right, impacting on the right wing, before the nose struck the ground and then the undercarriage collapsed. A FOD problem between pre-flight checklist and line up is a possibility. Any evidence of such would have been thrown clear on impact. No cause for the jam has been identified.
14/7/2018	OCC1445	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell NG5	Rotax	912ULS 2	During a dual flight the instructor was demonstrating a landing at the flare. The power was brought ...
During a dual flight the instructor was demonstrating a landing at the flare. The power was brought to idle and required left rudder to keep the nose straight for landing. When the instructor applied left rudder, it was unresponsive with no rudder effect. A go-around was initiated. On the downwind leg following some trouble-shooting it was found that only the instructors side left pedal was unresponsive and the student had full rudder authority. On the downwind leg a radio call was made to alert the tower as a precaution and that no further assistance was required. The student made the landing and taxied back to the company apron with no further assistance.