Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/10/2024	OCC3858	Oakdale, NSW	NSW	Jabiru	UL 450	Jabiru	2200A
20/10/2024	OCC3851	Narromine Aerodrome	NSW	American Legend	AL3	TCM	O-200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During cleaning the aircraft, a small crack in the le...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During cleaning the aircraft, a small crack in the left hand inner side of the exhaust was noticed. During the previous flights there was no indication of increased CO levels on the RAAus CO electric monitor, which was used throughout flight. The owner contacted a LAME, who further investigated immediately. They found more cracks in the centre section of the exhaust. Exhaust was removed, repaired and re-installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions by L2 and recorded on HAM. The manufacturer was notified.
12/10/2024	OCC3845	Heckfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: While conducting circuits in a Sling 2 aircraft on runway 28 ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: While conducting circuits in a Sling 2 aircraft on runway 28 at YHEC, the instructor took note of increased bird activity due to recent rain. After a touch and go, with the student in control and full power applied, one of approximately 10 wedged-tail eagles, flew immediately ahead of the aircraft and attempted to evade the aircraft while it accelerated. The aircraft struck the bird on the propeller and the right-wing root. The instructor did not see the bird strike the propeller, but did see it strike the right wing root as it was directly out the window. The instructor took control of the aircraft from the student and executed a rejected take-off. After vacating the runway, the instructor mentioned on the radio that there was likely a large bird on the runway, since one of their colleagues were also operating in the circuit. The colleague conducted a go-around on the next circuit and told them that they could see the bird on the runway. The instructor stopped their aircraft and when it was safe, removed the bird carcass from the runway. The instructor parked the aircraft and inspected it for damage but was unable to identify any aircraft damage. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
10/10/2024	OCC3855	Bathurst Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120-C	Camit	22SLRE	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was joined for circuits at Bathurst Aerodrome. The ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was joined for circuits at Bathurst Aerodrome. The pilot was on the wrong side as they joined for left-hand circuits and was told that they were on the wrong side. The pilot rejoined for right hand circuit, and there was another aircraft in the circuit that the pilot had spotted and joined the aircraft. The pilot noticed that a second aircraft came in front of them but was lower in altitude and was at a higher speed. The pilot observed that the second aircraft was distant and not close to them in the circuit but became in front of them later at a lower altitude.
9/10/2024	OCC3869	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J-170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst the instructor was supervising the pilot on a check fl...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst the instructor was supervising the pilot on a check flight, they extended downwind too far and infringed CTR. The instructor informed the pilot to turn before the intersection which marked the edge of the restricted airspace, and the pilot advised they had it in sight. The pilot had looked at the wrong intersection, as they did not fly in the area for some time. As the individual was experienced with the area, the instructor did not brief him regards to airspace even though he had not flown for a while . There is an airfield photo with airspace indicated in the club house and the instructor will not assume anything in future and always run individuals over it before they fly.
4/10/2024	OCC3841	Bulcock Beach	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Following a touch and go on runway 12, the aircraft suffered ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Following a touch and go on runway 12, the aircraft suffered a partial engine failure. The instructor and student pilot were unable to maintain altitude and conducted a forced landing.
2/10/2024	OCC3838	Hay Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student pilot landed heavily. They tried t...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student pilot landed heavily. They tried to go around with full power causing loss of control and the right wing hit the ground followed by the left wing. The nose wheel then collapsed resulting in prop strike. The Instructor had been conducting a TIF at the time and had made one previous approach which was high and had elected to go-around for another approach which was subsequently high also. Pressed on and selected full flap to steepen the path (against CFI instructions until the instructor had accumulated more experience on the type due to its handling qualities in the go-around phase). The second approach continued on to be a heavy bounce landing from which a go-around was attempted but due to a miscommunication with TIF student, this student applied left rudder at the point of go-around resulting in the loss of control of the aircraft. Spoke with the CFI of the FTS who said that the instructor would be undergoing some remedial training before continuing with any instructional duties.
30/9/2024	OCC3833	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student of the RAAus aircraft had a near c...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student of the RAAus aircraft had a near collision in flight during circuit lesson with a VH registered aircraft at Canberra Aerodrome. The initiation of the problem was most likely misidentification of aircraft by ATC which was further compounded by not being able to make correctional calls on the radio due to radio chatter. Effective use of see and avoid in this case prevented a collision.
29/9/2024	OCC3831	Hedlow Airfield	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The student pilot on their first solo did not hold off or fla...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The student pilot on their first solo did not hold off or flare sufficiently to arrest decent on landing. The aircraft’s nose landing gear collapsed and resulted in prop strike. Student had been performing well up to that point but for his solo approach, the aircraft was found to be out of trim after the incident. The student felt he needed to push forward on the control column, the landing resulted in a bounce and instead of going around, pressed on which ultimately collapsed the nose gear.
27/9/2024	OCC3863	Riddells Creek	VIC	BRM Aero sro	Bristell LSA-K	Rotax	912 Is Sport	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of the RAAus aircraft entered controlled air space....
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of the RAAus aircraft entered controlled air space. Familiar with location but was distracted by a flock of birds and in the process of giving them a wide berth, lost SA and penetrated the CTA step.
27/9/2024	OCC3843	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170	CAMiT	3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying with a group to William Creek and from p...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying with a group to William Creek and from previous discussions, were with the understanding that there was a group clearance completed to fly through the airspace. The pilot presumed that they were included as the group knew that they were there and followed out after take-off and through the airspace. The pilot did make themselves known to the air traffic control and they did not say that they could not be there. The pilot was further unaware that they were not included in the flight plan. Pilot has learned not to make assumptions and not rely on others.
22/9/2024	OCC3824	Townsville Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During take-off, the aircraft experienced engine failure. The...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During take-off, the aircraft experienced engine failure. The pilot executed glide landing to runway.
21/9/2024	OCC3825	Katanning Aerodrome	WA	Micro Aviation	Bantam B22s	Rotax	582 L C	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot of an RAAus aircraft, after cond...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot of an RAAus aircraft, after conducting two precautionary circuits on runway 25 with 7kt gusting Southerly crosswind, attempted landing on the 3rd circuit. Due to the bumpy wind conditions and cross wind effect, the orientation of the aircraft on approach before touchdown was orientated partially into wind and skewed to the line of approach. Just before touchdown, the pilot tried to straighten up near the ground when the gusty cross wind had them making rapid control corrections to control the aircraft. On touchdown, the aircraft was skewed to the direction of flight and at touch down, the tyres resisted on the bitumen surface causing the aircraft to flip inverted.
17/9/2024	OCC3826	Boonah	QLD	Whitney	Scamp	Rotec	R2800	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of the aircraft was conducting first take off for t...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of the aircraft was conducting first take off for the planed local flight. Power operation was normal during power application and during take-off and being airborne. The aircraft was held in a lower trajectory for climb out for performance and airspeed conformation. After about 2/3 along the runway, back pressure was applied to the elevator to establish a 1000 foot per minute climb out. The aircraft pitched up as expected and at that moment the engine stopped without any indication of having any issues. The aircraft landed flattish and very heavily.
16/9/2024	OCC3820	Devonport Aerodrome	TAS	Aeropro	EuroFox 3K	Rotax	915is 2A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During completion of first annual inspection, weeping...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During completion of first annual inspection, weeping around cylinder base of cylinder number 3 was identified with a black aluminium paste like substance on the top part of the cylinder margin meeting the engine block. After cylinder 3 was checked, it was found that the collar nuts were extremely loose. Cylinders 1,2 and 4 were then also checked and found to be at greater than 30Nm. All collar nuts were retorqued IAW BRP-Rotax 915iS A Maintenance Manual Heavy Rev 2 72-30-00. On test flight, the aircraft was found to be a lot quieter than typical with no further evidence of leak. Outcome: The loose cylinder hardware was secured. This was a factory based issue from Rotax and the Australian agent was notified.