Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
11/2/2018	OCC1287	Orange Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	The pilot PIC took off downwind and aborted take-off, overshooting runway and colliding with a fence...
The pilot PIC took off downwind and aborted take-off, overshooting runway and colliding with a fence resulting in aircraft overturning. OUTCOME: Operations investigation revealed some deficiencies during training and have provided the required remediation to the member and associated flight training school.
11/2/2018	OCC1281	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	After applying full power on the runway for a normal touch and go, the aircraft began to skid. The i...
After applying full power on the runway for a normal touch and go, the aircraft began to skid. The instructor took over from the student and verified that no brakes were applied and aborted the take-off whilst maintaining directional control. Aircraft had sustained a nose wheel collapse preventing rotation of the wheel
11/2/2018	OCC1283	St George	QLD	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	After refueling the aircraft with 20L of PULP which was put into the left fuel tank from a jerry can...
After refueling the aircraft with 20L of PULP which was put into the left fuel tank from a jerry can using a filtering water trapping funnel. Fuel drain was then immediately checked with nil abnormalities, and again 10 minutes later two further fuel drains revealed no abnormalities. After take-off, due to the temperature being quite warm the pilot had planned on climbing to 6500ft. At 4500ft there was loud bang/snap noise and the engine began to vibrate and shake. The pilot reduced the throttle to idle, made an emergency call and because of the altitude and the westerly wind made the decision to turn back to YSGE for an emergency landing. The pilot flew parallel to the RWY and due to the engines behavior elected to turn both ignition switches off. The aircraft reached the eastern most end of the bitumen approx. 1NM S of the strip. The pilot then applied 10 degrees of flap and made a gentle descending U-turn setting up the approach for the RWY into the wind, because of this wind the aircraft was approx. 0.5NM from the end of the runway at 1000ft. Using a side slip method, the aircraft touched down on the keys with a very smooth landing. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The RAAus Technical Manager attended the engine tear down and it was identified that the inlet value from number one cylinder ended up in no 3 cylinder. Crank was found to have a 1/2mm twist. A representative from the Rotax factory attended and viewed the torn down engine. It appears that a manufacturing fault had occurred to a push rod and this part some how made its way into the engine. The push rod has then failed which caused the rocker and valve not to operate correctly and the engine then seized. Rotax to review how this error occurred internally and will supply and fit an new 912 to the effected owner of the LSA
10/2/2018	OCC1295	Caboolture	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	After an uneventful flight to Caloundra and Glass House Mountains area the aircraft joined the circu...
After an uneventful flight to Caloundra and Glass House Mountains area the aircraft joined the circuit for RWY 30 and commenced to carry out touch and goes in the circuit. Due to a wind change so the aircraft moved to RWY 06 to do a touch and go. That touch and go was uneventful to that point and the pilot proceeded to take off again but noticed on climb out that it took longer to reach 500ft for the first turn. The engine was observed to be running rough and on turning onto crosswind I noted there was loss of power with revs down to 2,600 and the aircraft was vibrating/shaking from the rough running engine. The pilot checked that the carby heat control was closed and then immediately applied carby heat. This action made no difference and the engine continued running rough and still at only around 2,600 rpm so they closed the carby heat control to cold. The pilot continued on with the FCOST checks but nothing else seemed to be obvious apart from a slightly high oil temperature and the rough running engine continued. The pilot checked around them and kept flying down wind maintaining 600ft for the closest RWY being 12. A PanPan call was made to alert Caboolture Traffic of the partial loss of engine power and advised Caboolture Traffic on 125.85 that the pilot needed the immediate use of RWY 12 as other traffic was using RWY 06. The pilot continued downwind for RWY 12 with the available power and made a glide approach and uneventful landing on RWY 12. Determined Outcome: The fitted engine was a first generation Gen 4. The detected fault was a crack in the head of the No 5 cylinder. Jabiru identified that this may have been caused by a machining flaw during manufacturing. Jabiru have identified other engines that may have been affected and supplied modified head/barrel assemblies to the aircraft owners.
10/2/2018	OCC1286	Maryborough	QLD	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS	Approx. 10mins after take off the GPS started flickering on & off. Then about 10secs after that the ...
Approx. 10mins after take off the GPS started flickering on & off. Then about 10secs after that the entire electrical system failed. The PIC had the PAX text messaged the instructor at Maryborough to see if clear to land. The aircraft landed uneventfully. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This was an electrical fault caused by a voltage regulator becoming inoperable. This is an issue that cannot be detected and can happen at any time. Rotax are aware of the continual voltage regulator issues. Due to time in service its impossible to determine the length of service or operational conditions this part has been exposed to. Pilot and pax handled situation correctly.
10/2/2018	OCC1282	1KM West of Tumut Airfield	NSW	Jabiru	J170c	Jabiru	2200B	The pilot called inbound at 10mi out and had no reply, so started to descend from 5500ft. The pilot ...
The pilot called inbound at 10mi out and had no reply, so started to descend from 5500ft. The pilot positioned the aircraft west of and parallel to the strip about 1Km from the centre line and descending through about 2200ft for a mid-field cross wind joining pattern for RWY17 at 1900ft. The pilot passed the 17 threshold and had been checking the strip on the left, when they looked forward again in preparation to turn crosswind a trike with 2 on board flew past the starboard side, (heading North). The pilot first saw the trike at about the 1-2 o'clock position at their level less than 50m from them. After they passed the pilot heard no communication from the other pilot. OUTCOME: The investigation revealed differing recall of the proximity relating to this occurrence making a determination impractical. Pilots are asked to keep a high degree of visual situational awareness when operating in the vicinity of uncontrolled aerodromes and use radio for "alerted" see and avoidance but not become reliant on radio only.
9/2/2018	OCC1318	Redcliffe aerodrome	QLD	Arion	Lightning	Jabiru	3300	During take-off, when about 10ft in the air, a duck flew up from the left side of the aircraft and f...
During take-off, when about 10ft in the air, a duck flew up from the left side of the aircraft and flew into the prop and then impacted the inboard leading edge of the right wing. The pilot did not feel or hear the prop blade impacting the duck but the carcass made a thud when it impacted the leading edge of the wing. The pilot climbed to 500ft at reduced power and alerted local traffic that the aircraft had just had a bird strike and was making a precautionary landing from a low level circuit. The aircraft and engine were operating as normal. On short final the pilot saw the carcass of the duck on the side of the airstrip. The aircraft was taxied off the RWY and inspected for damage and none was found. OUTCOME: No action required by RAAus.
8/2/2018	OCC1300	Ballina	NSW	ICP	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	Possible Airspace Infringement. OUTCOME: PIC was compliant and no breach of restricted airspace o...
Possible Airspace Infringement. OUTCOME: PIC was compliant and no breach of restricted airspace occurred.
7/2/2018	OCC1280	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	The Airplane Factory	SLG2			During a circuit flight in Moorabbin Airport. On final the tower gave the aircraft a Touch and Go cl...
During a circuit flight in Moorabbin Airport. On final the tower gave the aircraft a Touch and Go clearance. The pilot replied with the read back but no "TX" signal was shown on the avionics panel. The tower repeated the clearance once more but was unable to get our reply. The pilot performed a go-around and attempted to restart the avionics switch and panel. The panel failed to show sufficient battery charge, 7.5V instead of 12V. The avionics panel was not switched on successfully. The aircraft squawked 7600 and performed a full stop with a green light from the tower. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This aircraft is now grounded while the old avionics systems is removed. A new Garmin G3X instrument panels and associated equipment is now being installed.
6/2/2018	OCC1279	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS	Rotax	912	Whilst conducting circuit training late in the afternoon the flight breached last light. DETERMIN...
Whilst conducting circuit training late in the afternoon the flight breached last light. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Operational training flights are now subject to a flight standing order to be terminated a minimum of 10 minutes prior to published last light.
4/2/2018	OCC1289	Griffith Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	During solo flight training, on the second landing the student encountered difficulty in controlling...
During solo flight training, on the second landing the student encountered difficulty in controlling the aircraft after landing. OUTCOME: No action required by RAAus.
3/2/2018	OCC1278	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J160	Camit Aero	22SLRE	A pilot called a mid field cross wind RWY 13 and to land on 31. The pilot did not see a glider that ...
A pilot called a mid field cross wind RWY 13 and to land on 31. The pilot did not see a glider that was being taxi towed on 13. The glider being taxied stopped which allowed good separation of aircraft. OUTCOME: An investigation was undertaking and it was determined that no further action by RAAus was necessary.
1/2/2018	OCC1299	Caloundra Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2 LSA	Rotax	912 iS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Warp Drive propeller inspected during 100 hourly and ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Warp Drive propeller inspected during 100 hourly and found hairline cracks in the Inconel leading edge strips of the blades (on the blade faces), trailing opposite the direction of rotation, from small stone damage marks on the very leading edge. All 3 blades on the prop had approx. 6-8 hairline cracks present. Prop removed from service. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The RAAus Technical Team have engaged with the manufacturer on this matter and the issue now lies with them to make the necessary changes.
24/1/2018	OCC1269	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was cleared by the tower to line up on RWY 12. The ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was cleared by the tower to line up on RWY 12. The pilot then got distracted and once the aircraft ahead of them was safely off the RWY they took full power and proceeded with the take off before the tower had cleared them. The Tower notified the pilot on up wind which they acknowledged and they then followed correct departure procedures. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The PIC who is also a CFI was distracted by the Electric Pipistrel media presentation who lined up prior and there were photographers taking photos at runway edge. CFI asked for photos also via SMC comms and as he was previously given line up clearance forgot to hold. CFI has self evaluated his distraction and his 5 seconds of unintentional fame as a media star. NFA required by Operations or ATC.
23/1/2018	OCC1271	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Rotax	912	During solo training, on departure there was not much crosswind (180/16kt) and on return it was 110/...
During solo training, on departure there was not much crosswind (180/16kt) and on return it was 110/10kt max xw10kt. The student did a touch and go and with no issues. Then came in for a full stop, landed the plane with all 3 wheels on the ground and on centre line, all of a sudden just after touching down, big gust blew the right wing slightly up steering the plane to the left. When the student realised what had happened they applied brakes and ailerons however the plane ended up on left side of RWY. The student then turned plane around on the grass and awaited the Towers’ instruction to re-enter RWY. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Student pilot loss of control on runway during landing rollout. Primary cause: Insufficient attention to control management on ground in moderate gust conditions. The operations were being supervised appropriately but an increase in the gust component while within POH limits most likely exceeded the student pilots capabilities. Actions have been undertaken by the flight school to increase the safety margins for all student operations with regard to both cross wind and gust components and briefed with all instructors by the CFI. The pilot successfully undertook further remedial training after this incident.