Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
6/3/2018	OCC1319	Napunyah Station	NSW	Aeroprakt	A32 vixen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft windscreen shattered during flight. OUTCOME: ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft windscreen shattered during flight. OUTCOME: This occurred due to flight with a cracked windscreen.
4/3/2018	OCC1322	Holbrook	NSW	Rokospol	Via	Rotax	912 ULS	On landing the nose wheel collapsed and the prop struck the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME: It is lik...
On landing the nose wheel collapsed and the prop struck the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME: It is likely that this occurred as a result of the aircraft landing on its nose wheel. This type of landing would commonly cause the nose wheel to collapse. RAAus will not be investigating the technical factors of this incident at this point in time.
3/3/2018	OCC1309	Gympie	QLD	Evektor	Sportstar Max	Rotax	912ULS	During solo circuit training, approaching the RWY for a touch and go, the aircraft was travelling at...
During solo circuit training, approaching the RWY for a touch and go, the aircraft was travelling at 55-60kts when the wheels first made contact with the RWY which caused the aircraft to bounce a few feet above the RWY. The student held the nose up expecting the aircraft to touch down but the second time the wheels touched the ground the aircraft bounced approx. 10ft off the ground and the right wing tip lifted high. The student then applied full power to climb out however as the right wing was high the aircraft banked to the left. The student then tried pulling the elevator back to lift the aircraft and apply right rudder, the aircraft kept banking to the left at level height approx. 10-15 feet AGL whilst turning a full 180 degrees and then dived into the ground nose first with the left wing tip down. The aircraft came to rest approx. 20m to the West of RWY 32 Gympie Aerodrome. This accident has been investigated by RAAus operations and managed at the local level. This incident has been used as part of the professional development programs to raise awareness for instructors and students the importance of early decision making regarding aborted take-offs and/or go-arounds.
3/3/2018	OCC1312	25NM from Bindoon	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft suffered power loss in flight. The pilot declared an emergency and made a Mayday call. ...
The aircraft suffered power loss in flight. The pilot declared an emergency and made a Mayday call. An uneventful emergency landing was conducted into an open field approx. 6nm west of Bindoon. OUTCOME: Referred to CASA Airworthiness
3/3/2018	OCC1315	Riddell Airfield	VIC	Ekolot	KR-030 Topaz	Rotax	912ULS	After 3 circuits completed satisfactorily power increased to full for take-off. At that point the no...
After 3 circuits completed satisfactorily power increased to full for take-off. At that point the nose wheel strut collapsed and sheared off. Immediately power was cut. The aircraft slid, remaining upright, for about 10m before coming to a stop on the RWY. As the aircraft came to a stop the engine and fuel was shut off and the aircraft evacuated. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This aircraft has been removed from service and will be repaired by the manufacturer. No further action required by RAAus at this point in time.
3/3/2018	OCC1339	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Electro	EMRAX	Electric	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft left off RWY12 at Jandakot via a right circuit w...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft left off RWY12 at Jandakot via a right circuit when it should have been off a left circuit. Outcome: Local ATC now includes circuit directions in ATIS information. Pilot was authorised to conduct flight and held appropriate CASA Flight crew licence to operate in CTR.
27/2/2018	OCC1306	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	During circuit training out of Bankstown runway 29L we were doing an engine failure after take-off (...
During circuit training out of Bankstown runway 29L we were doing an engine failure after take-off (on upwind) simulation at 400ft. During the demonstration the aircraft turned to the right towards the extended centreline of 29C. The tower instructed them to turn left and they complied immediately. No other traffic was operating on 29C at the time. Outcome: CFI has reviewed and debriefed with pilot and revised procedures have been agreed with ATC. Regular meetings ensure any issues such as these are dealt with immediately.
25/2/2018	OCC1310	Yinnetharra Station, via Carnarvon	WA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	On touchdown, the rudder/steering pedals were locked and would not respond. The plane veered to the ...
On touchdown, the rudder/steering pedals were locked and would not respond. The plane veered to the right heading off of the RWY and towards a drum marking the edge of the RWY. The pilot increased to full power to lift over the drum and gain height so that they could try to work out the problem. Once in the air the plane veered to the left and could not be corrected, causing the left wing to hit the ground and spin the plane sideways. On investigation after the incident it was found that a water bottle that had been on the PAX seat had fallen off and lodged under the rudder pedals on the PAX side and hidden from view by the cockpit console. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Due to an unsecured water bottle, which lodged under rudder pedals in the aircraft, the pilot was unable to effectively manage the aircraft during a landing. The aircraft was destroyed in the subsequent loss of control accident. Pilots are reminded of the importance of securing any loose objects in the cockpit.
25/2/2018	OCC1317	Moruya	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	The PIC and PAX were undertaking a day trip to Moruya from Wollongong. The pilot selected 04 (820m) ...
The PIC and PAX were undertaking a day trip to Moruya from Wollongong. The pilot selected 04 (820m) due to prevailing wind. Due to the unfamiliar terrain and localised turbulence the pilot conducted 3 missed approaches. The 4th attempt resulted in a bounced landing and a go around. The 5th attempt was successful. Outcome: No action by RAAus Required.
25/2/2018	OCC1305	Moorabbin	VIC	Skyfox Aviation	Gazelle Ca25n	Rotax	912A
23/2/2018	OCC1298	Truro Flats Airpark	SA	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	During dual flight training the student aborted a take-off which resulted in the aircraft sliding on...
During dual flight training the student aborted a take-off which resulted in the aircraft sliding on the wet grass RWY. The prop made contact with the perimeter fence at the end of the RWY. The engine was shut down and damaged assessed. A small nick was apparent at the tip of one of the propeller blades. The fence was undamaged. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Debrief revealed lack of communication of expectations between Senior Instructor and pilot conducted take off. Pre-take off safety brief was conducted, but use of short field take-off technique and clearly defined take off abort point (go/no go point) would have prevented this from occurring. The pilot managed the aborted take-off process correctly but due to the soft wet surface, the aircraft did not stop as expected. The fence was impacted and the aircraft grounded until assessment of the damage could be completed.
22/2/2018	OCC1307	Bendigo	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	During flight training a student landed the aircraft harder than usual. Upon inspection the controls...
During flight training a student landed the aircraft harder than usual. Upon inspection the controls were still useable and nothing seemed to be wrong. When the aircraft was inspected the following morning it was noted that the nose wheel was slightly bent. DETERMINED OUTCOME: No further action required by RAAus.
21/2/2018	OCC1302	Caloundra Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2 LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Composite main undercarriage leg heat damage found wh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Composite main undercarriage leg heat damage found while carrying out a 100-hour inspection. Damaged area was adjacent to, and very close to the LH brake disc. The disk had very little clearance from the leg, and even though there was a fabric heat shield fitted to the leg - the epoxy resin in the leg construction was softened and was bubbling, to the point where the weight of the aircraft had deformed the leg, and the wheel was noticeably leaning in towards the fuselage on the top edge, rather than out away from the leg. U/S undercarriage leg removed from service. Flying school attributed the damage to long taxis (operates on a controlled airport), or very heavy use of braking on the landing roll out. New leg was installed. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Maintainers of Sling LSA aircraft should inspect this area closely. The maintainers have contacted the factory and agent and the factory is now installing short metal brake line sections from the calliper (about 150mm long) and removing the soft plastic brake line from this (potentially) hot area.
21/2/2018	OCC1304	Caloundra	QLD	Sling	2	Rotax	912 LS	During circuit training on RWY12 at YCDR. The Sling 2 was the only aircraft in the circuit at the ti...
During circuit training on RWY12 at YCDR. The Sling 2 was the only aircraft in the circuit at the time. A Cirrus aircraft attempted to join the circuit for RWY23, but instead flew through the Downwind for RWY12 at approx. 1000ft. The Sling 2 had to apply power and pull up to avoid the Cirrus as it turned directly to them at 90 degrees from the right. The pilot was aware the Cirrus has a faster performance than the Sling 2, therefore knew a left hand turn would not help. The only option was to climb so that it flew under them. The Cirrus pilot, when advised by the Sling pilot that they had just flown through the RWY12 circuits, apologised, but did not to acknowledge of the near miss. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Referred to CASA Sport due to the other aircraft being VH registered.
18/2/2018	OCC1294	Coffs Harbour	NSW	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	Birdstrike DETERMINED OUTCOME: Animal strike data is monitored through the RAAus OMS to assist in...
Birdstrike DETERMINED OUTCOME: Animal strike data is monitored through the RAAus OMS to assist in identifying problem areas. This is an isolated event and has been captured for statistical purposes.