Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/12/2017	OCC1243	248 Top Somerton Road Attunga	NSW	Jabiru	J400	Jabiru	3300A	Pilot conducted a forced landing on a property in NSW. OUTCOME: pilot regularly flies the same ro...
Pilot conducted a forced landing on a property in NSW. OUTCOME: pilot regularly flies the same route and did not obtain an aviation weather report. When weather deteriorated, the pilot correctly performed a precautionary landing resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. Pilot later completed a PPL to confirm appropriate flight planning is completed.
23/12/2017	OCC1253	Moruya	NSW	Avid Flyer	Mk IV	Subaru	AE81	On approaching the airport, I checked the AWIS several times. The wind continue to swirl, blowing fr...
On approaching the airport, I checked the AWIS several times. The wind continue to swirl, blowing from one direction then the next. I opted to land on runway 04. While level above the ground allowing the aircraft to sink into a smooth landing, the wind gusted stronger than I had allowed in terms of cross wind input into the ailerons. This caused my left wing to drop causing my left main carriage wheel to touch the ground before the other side and rather hard. I recovered the aircraft with power and landed a few 100 metres down the runway safely. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This relatively low experience pilot applied appropriate corrective actions and managed the aircraft effectively to complete a successful landing. NFA required by Operations. Pilot and aircraft fully compliant.
23/12/2017	OCC1242	Broadbeach	QLD	Austflight ULA	Drifter A-582	Rotax	582	Pilot conducted a forced landing onto the Beach in Southern QLD due to an engine failure. DETERMI...
Pilot conducted a forced landing onto the Beach in Southern QLD due to an engine failure. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The engine failure of Rotax 582 has been investigated and it was identified that the no 2 cylinder, had a big end failure and seized up. The other No 1 Cylinder was found to be in a serviceable condition. This engine only has 2 cylinders The engine had been appropriately serviced and maintained. The 2 stroke power plant is not commonly used in recreational aviation due to the low TBO- (Time before Overhaul) of 300 hours .Further information can be found at http://www.bertfloodimports.com.au/582-ul.html
17/12/2017	OCC1238	Bendigo	VIC	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Bombadier Rotax	912 ULS	Summary: As the student applied full power and we started to conduct the take-off roll on runway 17,...
Summary: As the student applied full power and we started to conduct the take-off roll on runway 17, there was a slight crosswind from the left, student did not use correct crosswind technique. The nose of the plane started to veer to the left. At this stage the instructor started to take control of the aeroplane, applied right rudder to straighten the nose. At the same time, the student applied back pressure on the controls, over rotated, and resulted in tail strike. Instructor tried to push the control forward to regain control of the aircraft. However, the student had frozen on the controls. The aircraft gained height, but due to high nose attitude, the aircraft stalled and the left wing dropped. As the wing dropped it clipped the ground, which spun the plane 180 degrees and nosedived into the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Short report can be viewed here. https://members.raa.asn.au/storage/short-report-foxbat-24-8769-r-loc-17-december-2017-external-use.pdf
16/12/2017	OCC1241	YYWG	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Super Echo			I landed on runway 19 and was vacating runway via taxiway Charlie. As I was departing the runway I g...
I landed on runway 19 and was vacating runway via taxiway Charlie. As I was departing the runway I gave a "clear of all runways" call and I got a reply over the radio that was NOT clear of all runways. There was in fact a trike on final for RWY 23, whose threshold is almost crosses taxiway Charlie. I applied power to vacate the taxiway as quickly as possible after realising the situation. The trike had to do a go around. I apologised to the trike via the radio. I am not sure of the proximity between the trike and myself, and was not able to catch up with the trike pilot afterwards. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The Pilot has self-identified and corrected the issues in this report. No further action is required by RAAus.
15/12/2017	OCC1234	Ballina Airport	QLD	Eurofox	3K	Rotax	912 ULS	A pilot conducted flight, YBAF to YBNA, which is security controlled with RPT operations, without va...
A pilot conducted flight, YBAF to YBNA, which is security controlled with RPT operations, without valid ASIC card. OUTCOME: This member has been reminded of their obligations to hold and display a valid ASIC card.
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.