Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
25/3/2018	OCC1346	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	The airplane factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: After take-off from YMMB RWY31L the pilot noticed the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: After take-off from YMMB RWY31L the pilot noticed they were unable to apply any forward trim. The Trim indicator was now also showing full deflection to up position. After landing safely back at YMMB, they tried several times to get the trim to re-position unsuccessful until it finally started to respond. OUTCOME: RAAus have spoken with the Australian agent. It appears that an electrical connector for the trim system may have failed. In discussion with the Australian sling agent a modification to remove the suspect connector will be completed and a letter from the manufacturer will be supplied in due course. RAAus will review and investigate with the engineer and ask that any other model with the same type of connector be inspected and if required have a change completed.
24/3/2018	OCC1356	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft lost radio transmission and then receiver during flight. OUTCOME: No investigation r...
The aircraft lost radio transmission and then receiver during flight. OUTCOME: No investigation required.
24/3/2018	OCC1344	Archerfield Airport	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	Bird Strike on flare RWY10L Outcome: Report archived for statistical analysis.
23/3/2018	OCC1343	Latrobe Valley	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	J2200B	After flying from West Sale to Latrobe Valley, the pilot of a Jabiru made a 10nm inbound call, and n...
After flying from West Sale to Latrobe Valley, the pilot of a Jabiru made a 10nm inbound call, and noted that there was at least one other aircraft in the YLTV CCT conducting circuit training. The other pilot was extremely hard to understand on the radio. The Jabiru broadcast their position more frequently than normal due to the perceived language barrier (at 5nm and 3 nm to YLTV). After the 3nm call, the Jabiru pilot heard a call that someone was on final for RWY 03 (the active RWY) and assuming it to the aircraft they heard previously, made a mental note of their position and broadcast as such. The Jabiru pilot then proceeded to turn downwind, once again making a call. As they turned from downwind to base, an aircraft (with the same accent) reported that they were turning downwind. The Jabiru pilot assumed it to be this same aircraft having done their touch and go and now conducting another circuit. The Jabiru then turned base, configured the craft for landing and then commenced to turn onto final after a lookout and broadcasting their intentions, when the pilot noticed a Cessna directly under them, no more than 100ft below presumably also on final. The Jabiru then powered up and conducted a left orbit on the base arresting their descent. The Jabiru made a call stating that they were conducting a left orbit to avoid the Cessna, however there was no response from any aircraft in the circuit. The Jabiru then proceeded to land. Referred to CASA Sport due to the other aircraft being VH registered.
21/3/2018	OCC1340	Quilpie	QLD	Foxbat	A22LS	Rotax	912ULS	During a routine flight on a remote property the pilot called to station personnel that the aircraft...
During a routine flight on a remote property the pilot called to station personnel that the aircraft was not responding as normal and he was planning an emergency landing. During the approach to landing, the aircraft became uncontrollable and subsequently impacted with terrain. The pilot was seriously injured, but managed to extricate himself from the wreckage. Outcome: During the subsequent investigation it was revealed the left rudder cable had been rubbing on the split pin securing the cable in the pulley system, to the extent it failed completely, resulting in the loss of control. A Safety Alert was issued by Aeroprakt reminding aircraft owners and maintainers to carefully inspect all cables at 500 hours or 5 years. https://members.raa.asn.au/storage/sa-a-22-15-inspection-of-rudder-cables.pdf
19/3/2018	OCC1350	Archerfield	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	A lesson was conducted with a student which included a preflight inspection. No damaged noted by stu...
A lesson was conducted with a student which included a preflight inspection. No damaged noted by student or instructor. The flight was conducted flight with video recording through the whole lesson. There was no impact with anything noticed during taxi or flight by instructor or student and no impact evident in video footage. The instructor and student disembarked and commenced debrief in office. Approx. five minutes later, the following student started their preflight checking aircraft and noticed the wing tip was damaged and alerted the instructor. OUTCOME: This incident highlights the importance of pre and post flight inspections. No further investigation required.
18/3/2018	OCC1345	Coffs harbour Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200	While conducting flight training of stalls upon returning to CFS airport requested to join overhead ...
While conducting flight training of stalls upon returning to CFS airport requested to join overhead at 2000 to conduct a glide approach RWY 03. The instructor was training on simulated engine failure while descending from 2000 AGL upon late downwind they commented to the student not to leave the turn go too late as the headwind was approx. 15kts. After turning base at approx. 600ft at the threshold of 03 it soon became evident that they would not make the airfield, the instructor applied power and the engine did not produce power and vibrated (suspect carb icing). The instructor elected to take over at 400ft and landed the aircraft beside the railway line as they would not be able to glide to the RWY. The landing gear was destroyed and the wing hit a small tree which damaged the leading edge. Outcome: This occurred as a result of poor planning and inadequate crew resource management by the instructor as provides a good example to pilots to consider. RAAus operations has investigated the matter and provided remediation as neccessary.
17/3/2018	OCC1336	Sydney	NSW	Just Aircraft	Super Stoll	Rotax	914	Airspace incursion: The pilot inadvertently flew into the ASEAN restricted zone. Determined Outcome...
Airspace incursion: The pilot inadvertently flew into the ASEAN restricted zone. Determined Outcome: RAAus is engaging with ASA in an attempt to simplify the pilot NOTAM briefing system.
16/3/2018	OCC1354	Albury Airport	NSW	Brumby	L610 Evolution	Lycoming	0-233	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Cracks in backing plate and spinner. DETERMINED OU...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Cracks in backing plate and spinner. DETERMINED OUTCOME: As this aircraft is an ELSA RAAus cannot take any further action to resolve this issue.
16/3/2018	OCC1353	Cessnock Airport	NSW	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During a 100 hourly inspection of a Sling 2 LSA a num...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During a 100 hourly inspection of a Sling 2 LSA a number of fractures were discovered in the exhaust system. Also, the bracket that located the exhaust muffler to the engine mount had broken. Proper inspection of the stainless steel exhaust muffler (canister) was made difficult because the shroud used to collect hot air around the muffler for direction to the Cabin Heat system was riveted to the muffler rather than held on by removable/reusable clamps. The exhaust system had been previously inspected during the preceding 50 and 100 hourly inspections and no defect found. OUTCOME: This incident has been referred to the manufacturer for development and release of a service bulletin.
16/3/2018	OCC1347	Lucindale	SA	Cubcrafters	CC11-100LSA	Continental	0-200A	The aircraft lost directional control on landing and as a result drifted off the runway and impacted...
The aircraft lost directional control on landing and as a result drifted off the runway and impacted trees. Outcome: RAAus Operations has investigated this incident and provide remedial training as necessary. Pilot and aircraft compliant. No previous incidents reported. NFA Ops
15/3/2018	OCC1332	Wynyard Aerodrome	TAS	Technam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During 100hr inspection. Rudder mass balance weight w...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During 100hr inspection. Rudder mass balance weight was found to be broken. Weight and arm had separated (mounting tube failed next to weld) and was floating free in top of fin. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This has been referred to the manufacturer for further investigation.
12/3/2018	OCC1324	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	The engine started to run rough and vibrate and lose power immediately upon turning final for the ru...
The engine started to run rough and vibrate and lose power immediately upon turning final for the runway. The pilot raised the flaps to make the runway and performed an uneventful landing. Determined outcome: The tapered plug that covers up the access hole for the bottom cylinder head bolt on cylinder number three came out and worked it's way between the rocker arm and rocker cover, jamming the valve open, which caused the push rod to jump out of it's socket.
12/3/2018	OCC1341	Sth of Gold Coast	QLD	Sabre	RVX 100	Rotax	912 ULS	Airspace infringement: Flying on final leg, from YPKS to YGDH to YSPT, around YIVL there was a build...
Airspace infringement: Flying on final leg, from YPKS to YGDH to YSPT, around YIVL there was a build-up of clouds and it was initially decided to land at a suitable airstrip in that vicinity. It had been relayed back to the pilot that the cloud was only patchy and there were plenty of holes, so they proceeded above the cloud to a level of 9,000 feet. The pilot found no holes to be seen so then decided that to contact Brisbane centre re a clearance. At that time as a code was read back to the pilot but it was garbled and unreadable. The pilot then changed headsets and radio to source the problem and then responded to Brisbane centres calls and established contact and received a transponder code, proceeded through the clouds and landed at YCAS for fuel, and the pilot rang Brisbane Centre by mobile and proceeded with clearance via YBCG to YSPT. OUtcome: RAAus have investigated this incident and provided remedial training as necessary. This incident demonstrates how ATC can assist pilots when in need of assistance.
11/3/2018	OCC1325	Approx. 10Nm NW of Batchelor	NT	Murphy Aircraft	Rebel	Rotec	R2800	The aircraft was flying back to Batchelor from Crab Claw Island. At 2000ft having just come out from...
The aircraft was flying back to Batchelor from Crab Claw Island. At 2000ft having just come out from under the 2500ft Darwin airspace step when the aircraft engine suddenly seized over thickly wooded country. The pilot trimmed for best glide, identified a potential landing site in a clearing a couple of miles to the north and called 'Pan Pan' on the Batchelor frequency citing complete engine failure and location. The pilot tried to restart the engine without success. Best glide speed was maintained and repeated radio calls until a response was received from other area traffic that the call had been relayed to Brisbane Center. The aircraft touched down in a clear area of tall spear grass, but the underlying surface was waterlogged and boggy. Aircraft rolled about 30m and decelerated rapidly, but as it slowed the wheels sank into the bog. The aircraft flipped forward and came to rest inverted. Pilot and passenger both exited the aircraft uninjured.