Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
10/7/2018	OCC1443	Paerce	WA	Pem Aviation	Pegasus Quik	Rotax	912 UL	The member operates from a private strip under Pearce airspace in WA. The member contacted the contr...
The member operates from a private strip under Pearce airspace in WA. The member contacted the controllers for Pearce and discussed a proposed departure, however as the airspace was active, is not compliant with the requirements of CAO 95.32 to operate in active military restricted airspace. As a result, the pilot should not have been operating at the time. Subsequent to his departure, on return to the private airstrip, the aircraft entered R155 airspace without a clearance. The pilots has completed a flight review and ground based review of the requirements of operating in active military airspace.
4/7/2018	OCC1437	Wollongong Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J230C	Jabiru	J230	The pilot was attempting to land and taxi at the first available taxiway, resulting in a hard landin...
The pilot was attempting to land and taxi at the first available taxiway, resulting in a hard landing. The aircraft developed pilot induced oscillation which resulted in damage to the nose gear. OUTCOME: The pilot acknowledged for future operations, the aircraft must not be forced onto the ground, but landed using usual landing technique.
4/7/2018	OCC1433	Archerfield Airport	QLD	Sling Aircraft	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	The aircraft had departed Archerfield and climbed to 2000ft OCTA when it was noted that the oil pres...
The aircraft had departed Archerfield and climbed to 2000ft OCTA when it was noted that the oil pressure was low and there was oil on the windscreen so the pilot turned back to the airfield. Visibility was poor due to the oil on the windscreen and light showers. ATC provided guidance back to runway. Determined Outcome: Upon inspection a crankcase screw was found at the bottom of the cowling. This screw is removed during 100 hourly inspections to check the clutch and was not torqued correctly when reinstalled. The aircraft had only completed 1.2 maintenance hours since the last 100 hourly.
2/7/2018	OCC1444	Caloundra Airport	QLD	Sling	SL2	Rotax	912 IS	The pilot was going through their pre-flight checklist and was at “Park brake on”, they checked the ...
The pilot was going through their pre-flight checklist and was at “Park brake on”, they checked the brake toggle visually to confirm it was in the on position but did not release it then reapply it as they would do normally. The next step was to call “clear prop” then start the engine. As soon as the aircraft started it began to roll forward. The pilot immediately released the park brake and attempted to reapply it, however was unsuccessful and the aircraft continued to roll forward. The pilot realised they were getting too close to another aircraft parked in front so they applied full left rudder in an attempt to avoid it however the right wing made contact with the parked aircraft on its left elevator and then continued forward so that the right wing also contacted its left wing tip. OUTCOME: The pilot acknowledged that a number of small but significant contributing factors added up to this accident outcome including HF elements of passenger management distraction and the differing complexity of brake application procedures for variants of this type of aircraft used at the school. The pilot immediately identified the correct initial actions but ergonomics and functionality of the brake system delayed effective intervention with the limited space the pilot had accepted prior to start up.