Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
8/4/2018	OCC1359	Near Bindoon	WA	Fisher	Mk 1	Rotax	582	The aircraft entered into restricted airspace. The pilot did not check for NOTAMs prior to flight. R...
The aircraft entered into restricted airspace. The pilot did not check for NOTAMs prior to flight. R155 is not normally active between 1500 hours on Friday to 0800 hours the following Monday. The pilot was conducting a local flight to Moora and return for a total of 2.5 hours. The pilot departed Bindoon at 10.45 and arrived at Moora at 11.30 where I conducted 3 circuits. They had noticed on Ozrunways that R155 had changed colour to indicate that it was active however, assumed that it was only active within 10nm of Pearce and continued the flight to return to Bindoon. The pilot had been monitoring the area frequency and changing to the CTAF frequency when near Moora. At about 12.30 the pilot was approaching Bindoon from the west and was at 2000ft. At 10nm they changed to the CTAF frequency and gave a broadcast. Moments later the pilot observed a RAAF PC9 conducting low level aerobatics over the Mooliabeenie ALA (YMBE) so changed course to the North and climbed to avoid any conflict. They also maintained visual observation of the PC9. The pilot then expedited their approach and landing to Bindoon. Once on the ground they spoke with the CFI who advised that the whole of R155 had been activated. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The pilot has taken appropriate action to remediate any deficiencies that may have lead to this incursion. RAAus has also provided feedback to OzRWYs on current mapping limitations with R155.
7/4/2018	OCC1361	Ballarat	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo...
A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo. The aircraft was running well with no issues evident. Ballarat was a full stop landing to have a short break. On restarting the engine an unusual noise was evident and the decision was made not to continue.Further investigation revealed a number of the flywheel bolts had broken.
7/4/2018	OCC1365	1NM SW Caloundra Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 LS	The pilot has departed the circuit on downwind RWY 05 and just leveled off at 2000ft about 1NM to th...
The pilot has departed the circuit on downwind RWY 05 and just leveled off at 2000ft about 1NM to the SW of the airport when they noticed a VH aircraft about half a mile to their left on a converging heading. The pilot immediately started a descent and passed about 200ft beneath the second aircraft, which made no attempt to alter course or altitude. The pilot tried to make radio contact however the other aircraft was not on frequency. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This incident has been referred to CASA Sport.
7/4/2018	OCC1358	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they ...
A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they were on base. The student thought that there was enough room to allow the Tiger moth to land and get off the RWY, but misjudged. This resulted in the student landing the tiger moth was still on the RWY. The student also miscalculated the distance between the two aircraft and couldn't stop in time, requiring them to veer off the RWY to get around the Tiger month. There was no damage to either aircraft. Determined Outcome: The CFI has debriefed the student involved and RAAus is satisfied that no further action is required. This report has been forwarded to CASA Sport.
6/4/2018	OCC1396	Private Airstrip, Bowna	NSW	Just Aircraft	Highlander	Rotax	912 ULS	Upon landing the left wing was lifted by a Willy Willy or gust of wind and the plane started ground ...
Upon landing the left wing was lifted by a Willy Willy or gust of wind and the plane started ground loop to left, the right wing hit ground spinning the plane to the right. The left undercarriage collapsed spearing left wing into ground with a prop strike. Outcome: Pilot was competently training in all TW techniques in his own aircraft. Contributing factors may have included residual fatigue and thermic conditions coupled with some complacency. Pilot & aircraft were fully compliant. No further action required by Ops. PIC to review RLOC training video series.
5/4/2018	OCC1374	Moorabbin	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	Runway incursion: - The aircraft was instructed to hold short on RWY 17R by the tower however it was...
Runway incursion: - The aircraft was instructed to hold short on RWY 17R by the tower however it was observed crossing the holding point line on 17R as another rolled past TXY B in their landing roll. OUTCOME: SI and CFI were furnished with CIRRUS report and Runway Safety educational information from Airservices and an existing process exists with this school for regular review of all occurrences on a quarterly basis by Ops.
4/4/2018	OCC1375	090AF/11nm A027	QLD	Euro Fox	3k Trigear 100hp	Rotax	912 ULS	Airspace infringement: The Archerfield Tower reported that the aircraft had infringed CTA. Outcom...
Airspace infringement: The Archerfield Tower reported that the aircraft had infringed CTA. Outcome: The aircraft static pressure readings have been check as serviceable and the pilots have stated that they were operating at 2000FT AMSL. It is unclear why ATC monitored their transponder as infringing on airspace. At this point in time RAAus will not be investigating further.
3/4/2018	OCC1368	Alice Springs Airport	NT	Flight Design	CTSW	Rotax	912 ULS	During solo circuit training the student flared on landing but was too high and hit the strip a bit ...
During solo circuit training the student flared on landing but was too high and hit the strip a bit hard as a result. The aircraft rose again, so the student decided to go around. The second attempt to land was a replica of the first, the student again decided to go around. The third attempt was heavy as well however the student managed to land the aircraft and return to where the instructor was waiting. DETERMINED OUTCOME: RAAus Operations has discussed this incident and any follow up action taken with the CFI and is satisfied that all protocols were adhered to. No further action required at this time.
1/4/2018	OCC1357	Walcha aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Echo	Rotax	912	On take-off, at approx. 100ft the engine failed instantly without any warning resulting with the air...
On take-off, at approx. 100ft the engine failed instantly without any warning resulting with the aircraft contacting the ground heavily. OUTCOME: Owners self identification: "Checked fuel pump inlet line from filter to pump bingo there it was a piece of clear plastic tubing photo attached to this email ,it had obviously had softened enough and had travelled down the line to the pump and closed the orifis in the pump shutting off fuel supply to both carbies."
1/4/2018	OCC1370	Private Airstrip, Dalgety	NSW	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	912-S	The aircraft touched down and slewed off to the right of the RWY. The pilot attempted to apply full ...
The aircraft touched down and slewed off to the right of the RWY. The pilot attempted to apply full power to go around however the aircraft impacted with a tree.
31/3/2018	OCC1360	North Shelley Beach	NSW	Aerochute	Hummerchute	Rotax	583	After experiencing turbulence from a nearby headland the pilot decided to out land safely on the san...
After experiencing turbulence from a nearby headland the pilot decided to out land safely on the sand dunes at North Shelley Beach. This resulted in minor damage to the prop. OUTCOME: The pilot is to apply more extensive weather assessment with local flights with respect to wind conditions and potential turbulence and is independently having the integrity of the PPC checked in addition to other mechanical repairs.
30/3/2018	OCC1378	Narrandera Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, howev...
An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, however did not hear any calls. The aircraft conducted appropriate avoidance actions and as a result, no conflict occurred. Pilots are reminded of the requirement to check the radio is on the correct frequency and receiving prior to flight. To each pilot: Pilots are reminded of the requirement to ensure the aircraft radio is transmitting on the correct frequency and confirm the radio is receiving as part of the first flight checks. Vigilance in the circuit using "see and avoid" and appropriate avoidance actions resulted in no serious conflict. "see and avoid" can be augmented to "alerted see and avoid" if radios are set to the correct frequency, checked for receiving quality and all appropriate calls are made.
30/3/2018	OCC1383	Narrandera Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, howev...
An aircraft was conducting circuits and noted another aircraft taxiing onto the active runway, however did not hear any calls. The aircraft conducted appropriate avoidance actions and as a result, no conflict occurred. Pilots are reminded of the requirement to check the radio is on the correct frequency and receiving prior to flight. To each pilot: Pilots are reminded of the requirement to ensure the aircraft radio is transmitting on the correct frequency and confirm the radio is receiving as part of the first flight checks. Vigilance in the circuit using "see and avoid" and appropriate avoidance actions resulted in no serious conflict. "see and avoid" can be augmented to "alerted see and avoid" if radios are set to the correct frequency, checked for receiving quality and all appropriate calls are made.
29/3/2018	OCC1364	Moruya Airfield	NSW	Storm	Rally	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The horizontal shaft of the rudder control tube crack...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The horizontal shaft of the rudder control tube cracked at the point of the rudder pedal shaft resulting in loss of rudder control. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This issue has been identified and rectified by the reporter. This is an isolated issue and no further action is required by RAAus on this matter.
28/3/2018	OCC1355	Laidley North	QLD	Slipstream Industries	Revelation	Rotax	912 UL-AXI	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determinin...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident.