Date |
Occurrence # |
Location |
State |
Aircraft |
Model |
Engine |
Model |
Summary |
11/5/2024 |
OCC3697 |
Lilydale Aerodrome |
VIC |
Aeroprakt |
Vixxen |
Rotax |
912 ULS3-01 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flare on short field landing practice with a student, ...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flare on short field landing practice with a student, about 2 seconds before touch down, doing approx 35kts on idle rpm, a small bird moving slower crossed in front of the aircraft leading to a bird strike close to the root of the prop. Contact with the bird was almost unnoticeable, small jolt after contact.
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. |
9/5/2024 |
OCC3693 |
Warkworth |
NSW |
Aeropro s.r.o |
Eurofox 2K |
Rotax |
915 iS A |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot noticed a sudden audio loss on t...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot noticed a sudden audio loss on the intercom and fading/flickering of the radio digital display. Immediately after this event there was a distinct electrical "brown" smell in the cockpit. A scan of the instrument panel showed no obvious fault, apart from a monetary warning annunciator noticed. It lasted approx. 3-5 secs and is believed to have been some sort of engine/electrical warning.
During this time the intercom and radio panel returned to normal operations. No smoke or visible fumes however the brown smell was still present & the aircraft was turned to track direct for a straight in approach. Engine power was reduced to achieve the required descent, pre landing checks complete and a radio call made indicating out intention for a straight in approach.
An uneventful approach and landing occurred. The aircraft was then taxied back to the hangar during which time everything seemed to be normal.
Upon bringing the aircraft to a stop and completing the shutdown checks, it was noticed that the starter switch was "recessed" or "pressed in" and stuck in the "start" position.
A second attempt to start the engine was unsuccessful. The aircraft was then towed back to the hangar. |
8/5/2024 |
OCC3689 |
Shellharbour Aerodrome |
NSW |
Jabiru |
J160-C |
Jabiru |
2200 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Last landing of a BFR, a full-flap short-field landing. Aircr...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Last landing of a BFR, a full-flap short-field landing. Aircraft sank rapidly when pilot reduced power to flare at threshold. A high sink rate occurred, the instructor applied power but left undercarriage struck the runway-step. Instructor took off immediately and gently lowered the aircraft onto the runway, noticed aircraft pulling slightly to the left but taxiing without undue difficulty and brake action was normal. |
7/5/2024 |
OCC3690 |
Yakanarra Remote Community Airstrip |
WA |
Jabiru |
J230-D |
Jabiru |
3300A Gen 4 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After starting up the aircraft the pilot taxied out to the ru...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After starting up the aircraft the pilot taxied out to the runway. As they taxied down the runway, they performed the runups to 2000RPM. The engine performed as expected. The pilot lined up and put the aircraft into take-off configuration. They smoothly applied full power, check the engine temperatures and pressures, all were in the green. they checked that the airspeed was alive and climbing. The pilot applied a little bit of backpressure and lifted the front wheel of the runway. The aircraft took off as normal. After take-off they raised the flaps and continued to climb out. As the aircraft was climbing through 350ft AGL the engine started to cough and splutter. The pilot turned back to the airstrip at Yakanarra and set up to land back on the strip. Now with a tail wind, the aircraft was too high and would end up through the fence. The pilot then tuned again back to the runway and pumping the throttle was able to get some power out of the engine. The aircraft landed back on the airstrip safely. |
29/4/2024 |
OCC3687 |
Sunshine Coast Aerodrome |
QLD |
The Airplane Factory |
Sling 2 |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student departed aerodrome for CTAF and em...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student departed aerodrome for CTAF and emergency procedures. The student made a taxi call to depart south not above 1500ft. The student had control and took off, made a right turn and tracked south. At 1500ft the student levelled off. The aircraft then continued a slight climb to 1800ft. The instructor received a call from tower requesting their altitude. The instructor replied 1800ft descending and started an immediate descent to the cleared altitude. The flight continued as normal.
Instructor provided information admitting they did not actively monitor the altitude and took responsibility for the error, and will ensure more diligence is applied for the future. |
29/4/2024 |
OCC3680 |
South Grafton Aerodrome |
NSW |
Jabiru |
J230-C |
Jabiru |
3300A |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits and had made a downwind cal...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits and had made a downwind call on runway 26. They heard another radio call stating an aircraft overhead the field at 1500 to join circuit for 08. The pilot was puzzled by this as the wind indicated runway 26. By this time, the pilot was on base leg and then proceeded onto final and landed for touch and go when they saw the other aircraft low on final on 08 directly in front of them. The pilot had to take evasive action and turn away at approximately 100 feet to avoid a collision. They then proceeded to resume their circuit. |
27/4/2024 |
OCC3678 |
Latrobe Regional Aerodrome |
VIC |
Sonex |
Waiex |
Aero Conversions |
AeroVee 2.1 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to take-off from runway 21, the pilot lost ...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to take-off from runway 21, the pilot lost control of the directional stability resulting in an increasing oscillation in forward direction. This oscillation resulted in a departure from the runway at speed to the right. The aircraft did not get airborne.
The pilot noted he was distracted with other traffic, hurried their departure as a result. They noted poor decision making led to them not following my their pre-takeoff routine. |
27/4/2024 |
OCC3682 |
Corunna Station |
SA |
Tecnam |
P92 Eaglet |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was coming into land on a private airstrip. On touc...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was coming into land on a private airstrip. On touchdown and rolling along at 25-30 knots a kangaroo jumped on to the airstrip from the right-hand side and stuck the front of the aircraft. |
26/4/2024 |
OCC3713 |
Mt Cotton |
QLD |
The Airplane Factory |
Sling 2 |
Rotax |
912 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying at 2800 feet AMSL when they were suppose...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying at 2800 feet AMSL when they were supposed to be at 2000 feet AMSL or below to avoid the Class C airspace next to Mt Cotton. The pilot was monitoring Brisbane centre and when the ATC spoke the callsign to see if the pilot was on the frequency and told them to descend. The pilot replied and descended to 1500 feet AMSL. |
24/4/2024 |
OCC3675 |
Burleigh Heads |
QLD |
The Airplane Factory |
Sling 2 |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot inadvertently entered controlled airspace.
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21/4/2024 |
OCC3674 |
Aldinga Aerodrome |
SA |
Aeroprakt |
A22LS Foxbat |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced hard landing on runway. Following ma...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced hard landing on runway. Following main wheels' contact with runway, the aircraft nosed over. Nose-wheel gear collapsed and resulted in propeller strike. |
21/4/2024 |
OCC3672 |
Goulburn |
NSW |
Brumby |
LSA R610 |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During approach, the aircraft collided with terrain.
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21/4/2024 |
OCC3676 |
Hawker |
SA |
Micro Aviation |
Bantam B22s |
Rotax |
582 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach to land on a private strip, from th...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach to land on a private strip, from the north, wind was approximately 8 knots from the south. The approach was long and low. Approximately 80 metres from strip, aircraft dropped quickly, glide speed lost lift quickly. The pilot powered on to no change, and the aircraft came down hard. The undercarriage gave way and the prop. hit the body of the plane. |
20/4/2024 |
OCC3667 |
Benalla Aerodrome |
VIC |
Vol Mediterrani |
Esqual VM-1C |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing, resulting in pro...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing, resulting in prop strike and engine stop. |
19/4/2024 |
OCC3688 |
Caboolture |
QLD |
Zlin Aviation |
Savage Cub LSA |
Rotax |
912 ULS2 |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus was advised that during landing, the crew of the Gub Tw...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus was advised that during landing, the crew of the Gub Twin Astir detected a Savage Cub operating on the runway who proceeded to take off in front of them. Nil calls were heard from the aircraft advising of intentions.
The pilot of the second aircraft advised that although they heard calls from other aircraft in the circuit (5 other aircraft at the time) nothing was heard from the glider pilot. |