Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
23/1/2018	OCC1268	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	During flight training the tower then informed the instructor that the aircraft appeared to have a f...
During flight training the tower then informed the instructor that the aircraft appeared to have a flat front tyre. The instructor responded they would shut down and inspect the aircraft, in doing so found it was flat. They then told the tower they would push the aircraft off the RWY. An Airport reporting officer arrived and helped them to push the aircraft off 11C then to TWY Foxtrot. Determined Outcome: Logged for statistical purposes. No further action required by RAAus.
23/1/2018	OCC1270	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Rotax	912	Runway Incursion – the aircraft entered a RWY without clearance. DETERMINED OUTCOME: New standing o...
Runway Incursion – the aircraft entered a RWY without clearance. DETERMINED OUTCOME: New standing orders have been implemented by the flight school regarding vacating runways at YMMB and specific taxiway use. Following implementation there has not been another occurrence of this type.
20/1/2018	OCC1275	Mackay Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	The pilot mistook a service road for a TWY and was redirected to the correct holding point. The airc...
The pilot mistook a service road for a TWY and was redirected to the correct holding point. The aircraft departed without further incident. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Taxiway excursion was a slip by PIC who was not familiar with AD. It was confirmed the pilot held all qualifications to operate the aircraft at the controlled AD and a contributing factor was the absence of taxiway line markings on the specific taxi area immediately before the service road.
14/1/2018	OCC1259	5.5 nm S of Emerald	QLD	Pioneer Aircraft	Flightstar	Rotax	503	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. See the RAAus Special ENews at the following link for more information https://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1356827&u=70000&k=PzadM4SbKr-X3_lVudPOZTx7plOtbX4uBneao5Q_HKA
13/1/2018	OCC1260	Heck Field	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	Whilst landing, at about 1.5m above ground aircraft dropped suddenly resulting in a hard landing. ...
Whilst landing, at about 1.5m above ground aircraft dropped suddenly resulting in a hard landing. Determined Outcome: The pilot has self remediated and determined that he should use more power on approach for 36 with slightly higher airspeed on gusty windy days.
11/1/2018	OCC1274	Bribie - Morton Island Crossing	QLD	Jabiru	J400	Jabiru	3300A	Airspace Infringement – the aircraft transiting between Bribie Is and Moreton Is climbed from A035 (...
Airspace Infringement – the aircraft transiting between Bribie Is and Moreton Is climbed from A035 (Class G) to A040 (Class C) without an airways clearance. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The PIC advised it was a slip/error in their processes as he was competently trained in CTA procedures. A review was undertaken orally with IM to confirm procedural understanding and suggest an earlier contact with ATC to gain clearance. PIC indicated some lack of recency may have contributed to the procedural error. It was identified by IM that the error is in application of a CASA FCL privileges and RAAus does not have jurisdiction to enforce any further action.
10/1/2018	OCC1267	Devonport Airport	TAS	Rand Robinson	KR2	Jabiru	3300	While flight testing a newly installed engine for performance to achieve level flight at a maximum 3...
While flight testing a newly installed engine for performance to achieve level flight at a maximum 3200 rpm (as recommended for the engine) at approx. 160kt the aileron developed flutter and the right aileron detached and was destroyed in flight. Immediately on the onset of the flutter power was reduced and put into a steep climb to slow the aircraft. After levelling off at 90kt to assess controls and function of pitch and yaw, the right roll was slightly limited and to maintain level flight approximately 1/2 right control input was required to keep wings level and roll control was still possible at slower speeds. As the aircraft was over head of RWY 32 the pilot elected to join a mid-downwind for RWY 24 and landed without further incident. Determined Outcome: The RAAus Technical Team has investigated this incident and the following has been provided by the owner: "during research for the mass balance arms I have found so far two other incidents of this occurring in the past and appears the aluminium arm can fatigue and come off. A recommended fix is to use 4130 steel with a rolled end matted to the inside of the aileron spar and bolted. This is not a directive. As there is no specific instruction for material or mounting method in the construction manual it just states mount static arm to aileron spar". Anyone that is interested in this particular issue can contact RAAus to gain further information should they require.
10/1/2018	OCC1256	Pacific Haven	QLD	Airbike	RX-40 Enduro	Rotax	447	Aircraft accident in Airbike departing Pacific Haven, QLD. Investigation revealed control of the air...
Aircraft accident in Airbike departing Pacific Haven, QLD. Investigation revealed control of the aircraft was lost once the aircraft cleared the lee of trees surrounding the airstrip and stalled, impacting with trees and a house near the upwind end of the strip. The pilot received minor injuries and was requested to complete remedial training prior to returning to flight.
7/1/2018	OCC1257	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	TAF	SLG2			Runway incursion at controlled aerodrome. Outcome: New standing orders have been implemented by t...
Runway incursion at controlled aerodrome. Outcome: New standing orders have been implemented by the flight school regarding vacating via RWY 22 and specific taxiway use.
7/1/2018	OCC1248	Traralgon	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet			During a solo revision flight, I was conducting stalls and during the last stall I encountered viole...
During a solo revision flight, I was conducting stalls and during the last stall I encountered violent turbulence. The alternator light turned on but with a full battery. During the revision of gliding I had turned the engine off to simulate an engine failure. When I went to turn the engine back on nothing happened, there was not enough power in the battery to make the engine turn back on. After I was certain I couldn't turn the engine back on I conducted emergency procedure by radioing in a Mayday call and looking for a field to land, the field I landed in was approximately 1 mile west of the Loy Yang open cut. Upon landing I checked the plane to see if there was anything broken, nothing was damaged in the landing and it only seems to be a battery problem that caused the engine failure. Determined Outcome: During a routine private hire, the pilot turned off the engine in flight to simulate an emergency and due to a faulty regulator, was not able to restart the engine. The pilot conducted a successful forced landing into a paddock. Pilots and operators can significantly reduce the risks of serious accidents by operating aircraft within the manufacturers Pilot Operating Handbook parameters and are reminded to never turn off the engine even for the purposes of practice, to avoid a practice becoming a genuine emergency.
7/1/2018	OCC1251	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM-Aero	Bristell			During a dual session of circuits at BK, the following occurred. The aircraft is fitted with a butto...
During a dual session of circuits at BK, the following occurred. The aircraft is fitted with a button to flick between the transmit and standby frequency, located on the control stick. There have been multiple instances of students inadvertently pressing the button and changing frequency, therefore both frequncies were tuned to tower 123.6 to avoid this. However, if the button is pressed and held, it automatically sets 121.5 on the radio and the student has inadvertently done this after calling downwind on tower, for runway 29L. Upon reaching final, the instructor had been expecting a clearance to land, and at this point noticed the radio tuned to 121.5. The instructor switched back to tower and called short final and received a clearance to land and upon landing the instructor informed SMC controller. Determined Outcome: All aircraft operated by the FTS have now been modified to remove this non standard fitment. No further occurrences relating to radio frequency selection have occurred since.