Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
14/12/2017	OCC1240	YGAW	SA	Zenith Aircraft	Zodiac Ch 601 Hds	Rotax	912 UL	Conducting circuits on RWY 23 from Gawler Airfield in powered aircraft (RWY 23 is right hand circuit...
Conducting circuits on RWY 23 from Gawler Airfield in powered aircraft (RWY 23 is right hand circuit). There was also 3 to 4 gliders conducting operations from the airfield. On 3rd circuit, turning from crosswind to downwind leg (at Approx 1200ft or 1000ft AGL), notice glider thermalling in a right hand direction next to the 23 downwind leg at same altitude. Radio call was made by powered aircraft that was turning downwind. Keeping a close eye on the glider and about to commence downwind checks, the glider turned out of the thermal and proceeded to cross in front of the powered aircraft at no more than 1250 to 1300ft altitude, missing each other by no more than 100m. Glider seemed to take some evasive action and could see glider pilot looking in direction of powered aircraft. Evasive action was not required by the powered aircraft. Determined Outcome: Follow up with the GFA revealed the glider pilot was visiting the area and was unfamiliar with the aircraft and location. This does not lessen the importance of maintaining a good lookout in all phases of flight. The CFI of the gliding club also confirmed it was not standard practice to thermal in the circuit.
14/12/2017	OCC1230	Sunshine Coast Airport	QLD	The Aeroplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	An aircraft departed YBSU for a supervised solo training flight in the Noosa area. During the climb,...
An aircraft departed YBSU for a supervised solo training flight in the Noosa area. During the climb, on track to Eumundi at 1500, the pilot climbed through the assigned altitude and levelled off at 1700'. The tower controller asked the pilot to report their altitude, the pilot replied apologised and descended to 1500. DETERMINED OUTCOME: RAAus Operations have discussed flight tolerance checks with the CFI. CFI to further reiterate flight tolerance management with instructor and NAVEX student.
13/12/2017	OCC1239	15R station yards road Dubbo	NSW	American Legend Aircraft	AL18	Lycoming	YO-233-B2A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft did not pass run up checks, RHS selection resulted i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft did not pass run up checks, RHS selection resulted in >250RPM rev drop and misfiring. A test suggested by Champion ignition (the manufacturer of the system) was to swap the leads from the control module to the coils, thus sending the RHS key selection signal to the LHS coil. The RHS selection was still at fault proving it was the control module at fault and not the coil. Champion have had issues that they are trying to resolve with the ignition system fitted to the YO-233. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This is a known issue that Champion are trying to address. As the fault is in a LSA the manufacturer is responsible for the ongoing airworthiness of the aircraft. No further action required by RAAus.
13/12/2017	OCC1236	Kilmore	VIC	Jabiru Aircraft	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	Airspace Incursion. DETERMINE OUTCOME: Pilot has taken action to remediate the issue. NFA require...
Airspace Incursion. DETERMINE OUTCOME: Pilot has taken action to remediate the issue. NFA required.
12/12/2017	OCC1232	Archerfield Airport	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling LSA	Rotax	912IS	During the run up checks the coolant temperature went briefly above the operational limits dropping ...
During the run up checks the coolant temperature went briefly above the operational limits dropping within normal range during the take-off run. Outcome: No action required by RAAus.
12/12/2017	OCC1229	Private Airstrip, Mt Garnet	QLD	Skyfox Aviation	Gazelle	Rotax	9120 A2	A loud bang /backfire was heard from the engine after take-off at approx. 250ft. and the prop ceased...
A loud bang /backfire was heard from the engine after take-off at approx. 250ft. and the prop ceased turning instantly. The pilot conducted a forced landing into a paddock where the front wheel hit rocks in long grass and collapsed. The aircraft came to rest in a steep nose down attitude. Fuel was poured from both tanks resulting in the aircraft catching fire moments later. DETERMINED OUTCOME: RAAus is unable to determine the cause of this occurrence. It is possible that the occurrence was attributed to extended periods of sitting and no use.
10/12/2017	OCC1228	Narrabri	NSW	Tecnam	Sierra	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Inspection of the engine during routine maintenance r...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Inspection of the engine during routine maintenance revealed that the upper through bolt to Cylinder #1 had sheared off and the head bolt nut on cylinder #1 had come off. Outcome; Referred to CASA Airworthiness and Engineering Branch.
8/12/2017	OCC1235	Sunshine Coast Airport	QLD	The Aeroplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	The RAAus aircraft reported ready at holding point C for RWY36. A GA aircraft was on final with a l...
The RAAus aircraft reported ready at holding point C for RWY36. A GA aircraft was on final with a landing clearance and the RAAus was given a conditional line up clearance behind. The RAAus aircraft was observed to taxi forward and enter the flight strip RWY36. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The CFI has taken appropriate action to remediate those involved. No further action by RAAus required.
7/12/2017	OCC1231	Orange	NSW	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru 2200	J2200B	The pilot landed aircraft while transmitting on the incorrect frequency. They appear to have bumped ...
The pilot landed aircraft while transmitting on the incorrect frequency. They appear to have bumped the mode switch while in the circuit causing the radio to be on the incorrect frequency. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Operator error, no further action required.
5/12/2017	OCC1227	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft departed to the south for an instructional flight in the YMMB training area from RWY 31...
The aircraft departed to the south for an instructional flight in the YMMB training area from RWY 31R. Standard procedure for a departure to the south is a right hand circuit however, the pilot made a left had turn. Usually RWY 31R is for Circuits at YMMB, and the instructor mainly use 31L for departures to the south. However, on this date, only RWY 31R was in use as per NOTAM and Circuits were not being done. The instructor didn’t recall departures from 31R were in the opposite direction and conducted a departure as if they were taking off on 31L. Tower notified the pilot of the error but as there was no risk of collision with another aircraft they continued with the original departure track. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This procedural error was reviewed with CFI and instructor involved who was very experienced but new to Moorabbin operations. Understanding of local procedures has been corrected and reassessed for this aerodrome.
5/12/2017	OCC1224	Cunnamulla Airport	QLD	Tecnam	P 2004 Bravo	Rotax	912 ULS	During flight training, a student on one of their last flights prior to the Pilot Certificate practi...
During flight training, a student on one of their last flights prior to the Pilot Certificate practical examination was conducting a 4 mile final straight in approach on RWY 30. In the flare, hold off the student got it crossed up and landed slightly heavy not aligned with the runway. There was a noise and a thud and the instructor thought that a wheel bearing had collapsed or a flat tyre and immediately tried to regain control of the aircraft keeping what they thought was a damaged wheel off the ground and holding the nose up to protect the propeller/engine. The touch down happened on the 500ft marker and the instructor kept directional control till the 1500ft marker where the plane ground looped just outside the gable markers. The wheel and landing gear leg was 20m from where the aircraft stopped. The saddle that holds the landing gear leg was located on the 500ft marker where the wheel impacted the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The school has identified that it is possible that an unreported incident may have contributed to this occurrence. It is not possible to determine the cause however the school as taken all reasonable action to address the issue by enforcing a 500 hourly bolt replacement and increased safety communication WRT reporting of incidents
3/12/2017	OCC1220	Private Airstrip, Emerald	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	The aircraft ran off the airstrip and the nose wheel collapsed in mud. OUTCOME: The aircraft has ...
The aircraft ran off the airstrip and the nose wheel collapsed in mud. OUTCOME: The aircraft has been referred to the RAAus Tech team to ensure the aircraft undergoes appropriate repairs before returning to the air.
29/11/2017	OCC1223	Warnervale Airport	NSW	Foxbat	A22LS Amphibian	Rotax	912 ULS	Pressure was lost in undercarriage operating system. The undercarriage was lowered and visually conf...
Pressure was lost in undercarriage operating system. The undercarriage was lowered and visually confirmed it was down but locked down could not be confirmed. The main wheels were not locked and they collapsed on the landing roll. The aeroplane was landed without incident with only minor scuffing of fiberglass evident on rear of floats. Outcome: It was identified that one of the air fittings was found with a small crack. It seems that this could have been there since installation and overtime with fair wear and tear has caused the fitting to fail. Fitting replaced and system tested with no further issues.
28/11/2017	OCC1216	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	During flight training the instructor demonstrated a glide approach, the student then practiced a gl...
During flight training the instructor demonstrated a glide approach, the student then practiced a glide approach which landed without incident. A second glide approach was initiated by the instructor and acted out by the student. The approach path was steady however speed was a constant 10kts higher than glide speed throughout most of the approach. Upon landing the student bounced and attempted to push the nose down, initiated a second bounce. This caused the student to push the nose down again which damaged the nose wheel upon impact. At this point the instructor took over and initiated a go around. Another aircraft called in on Tooradin CTAF after witnessing the event and called stating that he suspects some nose wheel damage. The instructor asked the other aircraft if there were pieces of the aircraft on the runway to which he responds negative. The instructor elected to fly back to Moorabbin Airport at this point. The student flew the route back however the instructor made the approach and landing onto RWY 17R. The landing was standard however, the nose wheel collapsed on the tarmac and the prop struck the ground. Once the aircraft came to a complete stop, the instructor notified ATC and shut down the fuel selector, magnetos and masters switch. Both the instructor and student sustained no injuries. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Actions were taken by school CFI to temporarily ground the instructor following an accident debrief. Hand over take over procedures were reviewed, also a PMI review was completed to include landing upset strategies in the pre lesson brief. CFI advised fatigue may have also been a factor but the school adheres to CASA fatigue management guidelines. Also discussed emergency decision assessment and identification of damage in regard to declared emergencies. CFI conducted a successful instructor flight assessment in December and this was reviewed and debriefed with RAAus Operations .
26/11/2017	OCC1219	Hamilton Island	QLD	ICP	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	Upon arriving at Hamilton Island, with prior permission, the pilot was marshalled to the parking are...
Upon arriving at Hamilton Island, with prior permission, the pilot was marshalled to the parking area assigned to them. The aircraft was parked into wind and the wheels chocked, however there were no tie down facilities available. The pilot ensured the aircraft was secure and had no chance of moving before leaving the aircraft. Approx. 35m in front of the Savannah was a Beechcraft Baron also parked into wind. Around an hour later the pilot received a phone call advising that there had been an incident. Upon returning to the airport the pilot found that the Barron had been started without realising that the Savannah was parked behind them. The Baron had conducted engine & brake checks and consequently blasted the Savannah with the prop wash resulting in the Savannah being forced out of the wheel chocks and into the fence behind. DETERMINED OUTCOME: No action required by RAAus. Captured for statistical reporting and data analysis.