Date |
Occurrence # |
Location |
State |
Aircraft |
Model |
Engine |
Model |
Summary |
30/4/2017 |
OCC1017 |
Kadina |
SA |
Jabiru |
170 |
Jabiru |
2200B |
A pilot preformed a touch and go on an airfield that was closed. The cross to indicate a closed stri...
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A pilot preformed a touch and go on an airfield that was closed. The cross to indicate a closed strip was not seen by the pilot.
OUTCOME: Pilots are encouraged to overfly aerodromes in accordance with AIP ENR 1.1 – 82 Paragraph 10.9.5 to visually confirm (in the signal circle) that the aerodrome is serviceable. Pilots are also reminded that calling an aerodrome (see ERSA for contact details) will also assist in determining the status of facilities. This is particularly important at locations where a full NOTAM service is not available. |
29/4/2017 |
OCC1016 |
Caboolture Airport |
QLD |
Aero Composite |
Skydart 2s |
Rotax |
912 |
Upon lowering the nose wheel after landing, it detached. The aircraft veered right as the strut dug ...
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Upon lowering the nose wheel after landing, it detached. The aircraft veered right as the strut dug in and the left wingtip contacted the ground causing some damage. The bolt holding the nose wheel assembly together was observed to be missing. It is not yet known if the nut securing the bolt had come off or if the bolt had sheared.
DETERMINE DOUTCOME: Owner has self remediated this issue and determined that in the future he will use a larger bolt. |
28/4/2017 |
OCC1015 |
Gatton Airpark Airport |
QLD |
Jabiru |
LSA55/3J |
Jabiru |
2200J |
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: When flying back after a 25 hourly service, an oil ho...
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OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: When flying back after a 25 hourly service, an oil hose split during flight causing oil pressure to drop to nil. As the pilot was still in the circuit at YGAS, they reduced throttle to idle and conducted an immediate landing. The split hose was replaced. |
26/4/2017 |
OCC1031 |
Wyalkatchem |
WA |
Pipistrel |
Sinus |
Rotax |
912 UL |
After touchdown in nil wind conditions the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft veered off t...
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After touchdown in nil wind conditions the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway at 45 degrees and the pilot regained control 5 meters off the bitumen and re-entered runway at 45 degrees (50 meters from departure). |
23/4/2017 |
OCC1009 |
Aldinga Airport |
SA |
Evektor |
Sportstar |
Rotax |
912S |
On returning to the airfield, a student was gradually descending from 1600ft and was told to ascend....
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On returning to the airfield, a student was gradually descending from 1600ft and was told to ascend. At 1500ft, the student was asked again to increase altitude to which they initiated a positive push on the control stick. The instructor immediately took control and then noticed another aircraft rapidly approaching from the left front quarter at approximately the same altitude. An anti-collision manoeuvre was performed by pulling aft on the control stick in order to climb above the aircraft. The student commented after the incident that they had seen the aircraft before the instructor had taken control and thought they would try to descend below it by pushing the stick forward. At the time of the airprox both aircraft were at approximately 1400ft with the other established on a downwind leg.
OUTCOME: CFI has followed up with the Senior Instructor and revised minimum flight tolerances for all instructors at the school to mitigate against further incidents. Communication protocols and "see and avoid processes to identify hazards between student and instructors have also been modified. |
23/4/2017 |
OCC1018 |
Bathurst Airport |
NSW |
BRM |
Bristell |
Rotax |
912UL |
The nose-wheel leg of the aircraft collapsed on landing.
DETERMINED OUTCOME: RAAus Technical Mana...
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The nose-wheel leg of the aircraft collapsed on landing.
DETERMINED OUTCOME: RAAus Technical Manager has notified the manufacturer of this issue. |
23/4/2017 |
OCC1012 |
Bankstown |
NSW |
Aeroprakt |
Vixxen |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
During a flight training lesson on climbing, with utilisation of full power from time to time to dem...
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During a flight training lesson on climbing, with utilisation of full power from time to time to demonstrate the different climb configurations, an odour of exhaust fumes was detected. This was confirmed by the CO detector turning black. The decision was made to return and land using minimal power upon return.
DETERMINED OUTCOME: The LSA manufacturer has been made aware and a new exhaust design has been implemented to address issue. All operators have been notified and issues addressed across the fleet. |
21/4/2017 |
OCC1008 |
Bathurst Airport |
NSW |
BRM Aero |
Bristell |
Rotax |
912 ULS |
Powered aircraft were conducting RH circuits on RWY35, gliding operations were on LH circuits RWY35 ...
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Powered aircraft were conducting RH circuits on RWY35, gliding operations were on LH circuits RWY35 grass left.
A powered aircraft conducting circuit training, announced its intentions on downwind, base and final approach to conduct a touch and go with the glider and tug combination in sight. The glider and tug combination commenced take-off with the aircraft on final approach, the aircraft had landed and applied full power for take-off with the glider and tug combination in sight.
At the point of the incident the glider/tug were approximately 800m ahead of the aircraft, between 200-300’ AGL. The glider/ tug initiated an unannounced simulated launch failure. The glider broke hard to the right attempting to return to RWY17 grass right. In doing this, the glider crossed the main RWY 17/35 centreline. At this stage the aircraft (at rotation speed) sighted the glider in close proximity and descending rapidly and took positive action to abort the take-off. The glider came within approximately 100’ vertically of the aircraft and continued its approach to land on RWY17 grass right.
As a result of braking at high speed, the brakes on the starboard side of the aircraft locked up and began smoking. After coming to an abrupt stop on RWY35 the aircraft announced its intentions to backtrack and vacate RWY35. Once clear of the active RWY with the ground observers reporting thick smoke coming from the starboard side main undercarriage the instructor parked the aircraft in a position clear of any buildings or flammable sources and safely disembarked the aircraft. Subsequent inspection showed that the brake fluid hose had separated from the calliper and both components showed signs of heat damage, requiring replacement of the components.
Determined Outcome: Aerodrome operators should periodically meet to discuss issues. It is recommended that when potentially high risk exercises such as low level practice cable breaks are planned to occur that it is communicated to the duty instructors of other operators prior. It is also highly advisable that a radio transmission on the suitable frequency be broadcast to notify other users of an imminent practice. This incident highlights the important of see and avoid and presents a good example of correct decision making by the pilot who aborted the touch and go landing and subsequently landed to avoid further confliction. |
21/4/2017 |
OCC1004 |
Albany |
WA |
Jabiru |
SP500 |
Jabiru |
Jabiru 2.2 |
The pilot Left the hangar at 9.25am, gave taxi call for RWY32, and then gave an entry and back track...
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The pilot Left the hangar at 9.25am, gave taxi call for RWY32, and then gave an entry and back track call for 32. After which they gave a departure call on 32 stating they would be tracking 330. The pilot did not give an intended height as they intended to fly above the inversion which the pilot estimated to be about 4000ft. At approx. 7m N at about 3800ft. the pilot saw an incoming aircraft to Albany at a similar flight level slightly to their right. The aircraft was RPT. The aircraft also appeared to be taking evasive action to the left and passed to the right at a distance of about 300m. In the 15min that the pilots’ radio was on they was not aware of any incoming call. The pilot believes their radio was OK as there was other traffic at Albany and the RPT acknowledged that they had heard my departure call but that the pilot had not made a post take off call, which is correct, they intended to do so at 4000ft. The pilot is very aware of commercial aircraft at Albany and their priority, keeping to the E of any incoming or departing aircraft. RPT on radio said they had made a call. If this is so the pilot did not hear it.
Outcome: The reporting pilot carried out all required procedures at this non- controlled AD and was situationally aware of the general presence of RPT traffic. This incident highlights the overarching importance of well developed and practiced "See and Avoid" disciplines and appropriate avoidance action which were effectively applied in this instance. |
21/4/2017 |
OCC1011 |
10nm SE of Roma |
QLD |
Tecnam |
P92 Echo |
Rotax |
912 |
The engine began to intermittently run rough during cruise flight to a nearby airfield. Due to the n...
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The engine began to intermittently run rough during cruise flight to a nearby airfield. Due to the northerly wind and altitude, it was decided to continue flying South to the intended airfield (4NM) but position the aircraft over open country in case it failed completely. An examination on the ground revealed one module to be very intermittent and the other to run rough at low engine revs. The maintainer installed two other modules to test engine and found it to run smoothly on one module and slightly rough on the other. The maintainer has now had three ignition modules that are in various states of failure.
OUTCOME: RAAus Technical Manager has reviewed this report and is aware of the known failure with this module in this type of engine. Technical Manager has spoken with the distributor in regard to this module and RAAus will continue to monitor these types of incidents. |
19/4/2017 |
OCC1006 |
Redcliffe Airport |
QLD |
Jabiru |
160C |
Jabiru |
2200B |
The aircraft experienced a total engine failure within the circuit area of Redcliffe Airport, the en...
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The aircraft experienced a total engine failure within the circuit area of Redcliffe Airport, the engine stopped suddenly without prior indication. Normal engine failure procedures were undertaken and the aircraft was flown onto the approach of RWY07 at Redcliffe. Due to prevailing gusting winds at the time the aircraft contacted the ground in a sideways motion causing the nose gear to collapse with subsequent damage to the undercarriage and fuselage.
OUTCOME: Incident has been refereed to Airworthiness and Engineering branch of CASA. |
19/4/2017 |
OCC1003 |
Aldinga |
SA |
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub |
CC11-160 |
Cub Crafters |
CC340 |
Approximate wind at the time of the incident was 10kt NE. An unoccupied, un-chocked aircraft was par...
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Approximate wind at the time of the incident was 10kt NE. An unoccupied, un-chocked aircraft was parked in a hangar with other aircraft. Personnel were taking the other aircraft out from the same hangar for the day and opened two doors on opposite sides of the hangar to make it easier to take out multiple aircraft. The doors remained open for approximately 5 minutes with no significant sign of wind blowing through the hangar. An unexpected strong gust of wind passed through the hangar, accelerating through the door opening causing the parked the aircraft to turn 90 degrees to the right. This caused the port wing to collide with the edge of the open hangar door which resulted in damage to the leading edge of the wing.
OUTCOME: When moving aircraft in and out of hangars, pilots must always be prepared for the possibility of thermal activity or unexpected gusts. Recommendations include closing the hangar doors once the aircraft is out, and chocking aircraft in hangars. Once out of the hangar, ensure the aircraft is parked with brakes secured or tied down for any extended periods prior to flying. |
18/4/2017 |
OCC1010 |
Gympie Airport |
QLD |
Auster |
J2 |
Textron Lycoming |
O-235-C1B |
Flying circuits at YGYM, Aircraft 1 was on short final RWY14, Aircraft 2: was on base. Aircraft 3 c...
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Flying circuits at YGYM, Aircraft 1 was on short final RWY14, Aircraft 2: was on base. Aircraft 3 called entering and backtracking RWY14 just after Aircraft 1 called turning final. Aircraft 1 called short final to make Aircraft 3 known of their position. After Aircraft 3 realised the mistake, swerved erratically around runway but failed to vacate the RWY.
Aircraft 1 initiated a go around, Aircraft 2 shortly after was forced to go around for the same reason. On the next circuit, Aircraft 3 was still occupying the RWY, parked and not moving. The pilot of Aircraft 1 prompted and asked if they would vacate the RWY, Aircraft 3 replied that they were conducting run-ups on the RWY. Aircraft 1 initiated another go around as the RWY was blocked. Again Aircraft 1 prompted Aircraft 3 and asked if they would vacate the RWY, Aircraft 3 replied saying they were not on the pavement (but still on the grass within the gable markers, which is where Aircraft 1 intended to land). Aircraft 2 had to initiate another go around due blocked RWY.
A third go around initiated, Aircraft 2 landed on the pavement despite Aircraft 3 still being on the grass within the gable markers.
Aircraft 3 then vacated the RWY for a circuit. |
17/4/2017 |
OCC1020 |
Wollongong Regional Airport |
NSW |
Airborne Windsports |
XT 912 |
Rotax |
912 UL |
The aircraft bounced on landing, and on the second touchdown it veered to the left, coming to rest o...
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The aircraft bounced on landing, and on the second touchdown it veered to the left, coming to rest on its right side in a water-filled ditch. The ditch was covered with long grass and it appeared as level ground.
OUTCOME: The student landed on an area outside the gable markers for the runway resulting in the aircraft diverting off track and subsequently impacting with a ditch. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The student will undertake additional training prior to issue of a Pilot Certificate. Members are reminded of the importance of landing within approved and appropriately maintained landing areas on aerodrome, as indicated by gable markers. |
15/4/2017 |
OCC1001 |
Moorabbin Airport |
VIC |
Aeroprakt |
Foxbat A22LS |
Rotax |
912 |
During circuit training on RWY 17L at YMMB, after making the final touchdown it was realised there w...
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During circuit training on RWY 17L at YMMB, after making the final touchdown it was realised there was an aircraft on finals behind them so made the decision of exiting on RWY22. The pilot missed the turn on to taxiway Foxtrot and continued on RWY22. As soon as the pilot realised the error the pilot stopped and contacted YMMB ground. It was concluded that the aircraft had just crossed the holding point for RWY17R, which was also the duty RWY the time. The pilot had the gable markers ahead, indicating the entry into a RWY.
OUTCOME: A joint visit was undertaken between Airservices ATC staff, the school's training manager and RAAus Operations to identify specific operational issues and an appropriate working process to address these. Agreed attendance at monthly safety meetings by the Flight school and Airservices and the removal of a taxiway where regular occurrences have occurred has been applied as appropriate mitigation with continued monitoring being adopted. |