Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
27/2/2016	OCC0579	Medlow Bath (Katoomba Airfield)	NSW	Jabiru	ST 3	Jabiru	2200A	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determinin...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident. A special Enews was published http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1178971&u=70000
27/2/2016	OCC0576	Drouin South	VIC	Evektor	Sports Star	Rotax	912 ULS	Engine malfunction on takeoff at 300/400 feet. Pilot managed to turn aircraft around however had to ...
Engine malfunction on takeoff at 300/400 feet. Pilot managed to turn aircraft around however had to land with a tail wind. OUTCOME: Engineer conducted an inspection of the aircraft. On review of the aircraft location and fuel it was believed the engine malfunction may have been caused by the use of MOGAS (fuelled from a local service station by jerry can) and contamination by water. Additionally carburettor icing may have also been the casual factor for the malfunction.The engineer spoke with the owner operator and suggested that the aircraft be operated on AVGAS for a period of time as a refinement process is a lot more stringent than decanting fuel from a jerry can purchased at the local service station.
26/2/2016	OCC0591	Callington	SA	Airborne	XT912S	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During annual service, fuel filter housing was found ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During annual service, fuel filter housing was found broken when approached to change the filter element - aircraft flown 13 days previously with no defect. Appears to be metal failure, poor quality alloy casting in fuel filter. Initially though to have been tampered with but on closer look appears to be metal component failure due to poor quality casting which resulted in a very weak point. Owner has noted on WWW that some aircraft have the two ends safety tied however doubts that would have prevented the failure. The top 12-15 litres of fuel leaked out and evaporated while hangared. In the found state the engine could not have been started. OUTCOME: Technical have contacted the manufacturer who have said that this defect is the first of its kind reported to the manufacturer. They are currently reviewing this specific fuel filter in regard to the material.
26/2/2016	OCC0568	Goulburn	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar Plus	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Hair line cracking around the attachment point of the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Hair line cracking around the attachment point of the main landing gear to the sub frame of the aircraft was detected during the annual inspection. OUTCOME: Owner contacted manufacturer and a directive from Evektor engineering was forwarded with drawings, specifications and instructions to complete the repair. LAME effected the repairs in accordance with the directive and factory repair schedule.
22/2/2016	OCC0571	Lincoln Skypark	SA	Flight Design	Ct-sw	Rotax	912 ULS	While on final approach to RWY27 (above Skypark) wind shear was encountered close to the threshold f...
While on final approach to RWY27 (above Skypark) wind shear was encountered close to the threshold forcing the aircraft to land heavily 30m short of the threshold on a perimeter road. This had wheel ruts which impacted the nose wheel and forced it upwards resulting in damage to engine frame. OUTCOME: Pilot reported changing weather at the time which may have been a contributing factor to the identified meteorological event and failed to adequately identify and respond to conditions in the landing phase of flight.
22/2/2016	OCC0567	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS	Rotax	912ULS	Student was assessed to a solo standard and sent on a successive solo. Solo student was asked to fol...
Student was assessed to a solo standard and sent on a successive solo. Solo student was asked to follow a Decathlon which was flying a wider than normal circuit. Student reported he had the aircraft sighted initially, however approaching late downwind lost sight of the preceding aircraft and student conducted base turn wider than normal. By this time the Decathlon had already taken evasive action with the student realizing he had turned too early. The tower controller then notified the student he had over taken the Decathlon and the controller re-sequenced the aircraft as being ahead of the Decathlon with the student apologising on the radio for over taking the Decathlon. OUTCOME: CFI counselled Instructor. Student sent early on solo and did not sight aircraft whilst conducting circuit. Additional training provided to student. Incident presented no safety risk and not escalated by ATC.
21/2/2016	OCC0569	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Rotax	912 ULS	Pilot had rented the aircraft and was planning to take a passenger for a short flight around Melbour...
Pilot had rented the aircraft and was planning to take a passenger for a short flight around Melbourne. After pilot taxied to RWY17L they requested takeoff clearance. Upon read back of the takeoff clearance pilot noticed that the radio had completely shut down and was not able to re-start the radio. At this stage there was another aircraft awaiting take off. Pilot cleared the holding point and stopped on the taxiway in the opposite direction and verbally communicated to the other aircraft's pilot asking for a taxi clearance for my aircraft from the ground controller. The other pilot communicated to the ground on his radio and came back to me with the clearance to taxi via Golf back to the apron. Once the aircraft reached the apron the pilot checked the radio and was able to reactivate the radio. Pilot made the decision to return to parking and terminated the flight. OUTCOME: Tech followed up with LAME who stated that the radio was reviewed, inspected with nil defects evident. Radio has been reset. No other recorded incidents since. This is a common type fault that can happen and can be simple or extremely difficult to fault find.
20/2/2016	OCC0582	The Oaks Airfield	NSW	Sonerai	2LT	Jabiru	2200 A	At approx 1700 h on Saturday 20 February 2016 a mini cyclone passed over The Oaks Airfield causing c...
At approx 1700 h on Saturday 20 February 2016 a mini cyclone passed over The Oaks Airfield causing considerable damage to all structures, including hangers, office blocks, sheds, and aircraft. OUTCOME: One aircraft was completely destroyed, with the fuselage broken, both wings damaged beyond repair, canopy destroyed, and almost every panel on the aircraft damaged.
20/2/2016	OCC1042	Tyabb	VIC	Bristell	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	While operating at an aerodrome away from the home aerodrome, another aircraft cut in front while on...
While operating at an aerodrome away from the home aerodrome, another aircraft cut in front while on base. OUTCOME: The issue was later determined to be a radio failure although it appeared at the time the radio was operating normally. RAAus Operations have reviewed the report - members are reminded a radio check is required prior to operating on the active areas of an aerodrome. This should be achieved using AWIS or other automatic devices, or by request to other aerodrome users.
15/2/2016	OCC0566	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Aeroplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	Aircraft was operating in the circuit area and was instructed to climb straight ahead after a touch ...
Aircraft was operating in the circuit area and was instructed to climb straight ahead after a touch and go, for sequencing with following traffic. Aircraft requested a practice engine failure after the TGL, which was approved. Shortly after the practice EFATO, aircraft was observed to turn left crosswind. OUTCOME: This was a dual training flight during towered hours where several land hand circuits were conducted. A different clearance was given however the aircraft continued as per previous clearances and was an unintentional violation of a clearance. CFI working proactively with the Sunshine Coast tower to ensure future events involving instances such as these do not occur.
14/2/2016	OCC0564	Wedderburn	NSW	Sling	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	Whilst conducting touch and go circuits pilot had an NLG collapse. OUTCOME: Pilot had completed one...
Whilst conducting touch and go circuits pilot had an NLG collapse. OUTCOME: Pilot had completed one landing (NE/NW 5-8 kts). Second landing had two stages of flaps, was fast and high on this approach. Aircraft bounced and PIO followed. Observer noticed decided nose down attitude on approach. Pilot acknowledged his error in not electing to apply power and missed the approach. Pilot has completed BFR subsequent to accident with local CFI and was assessed satisfactorily. Flight in question was done after a short joint XC with son to Bathurst. Aircraft has been assessed by LAME and is under repair. PRIMARY CAUSE: Pilot approached at higher than usual airspeed as a result of being high on approach, decision to increase flap at late stage to control airspeed resulted in additional lift in ground effect which coupled with relaxed back pressure set up initial bounce and subsequent Pilot induced Oscillation resulting in impact with nose wheel and associated structures.
7/2/2016	OCC0611	Forest Hill	QLD	Minicab	G Y 201	Rolls Royce	0-200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Oleo collapsed on landing allowing brake line to cont...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Oleo collapsed on landing allowing brake line to contact ground. Abrasion of brake line resulted in loss of fluid and function in left brake. OUTCOME: Technical Manager reviewed report and suggested the following information from Tony Bingelis books found in the following links: * http://www.amazon.com/The-Sportplane-Builder-Aircraft-Construction/dp/094000030X/ref=pd_sim_14_3/190-9927914-7703659?ie=UTF8&dpID=31i%2Blf4vjML&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR123%2C160_&refRID=04YZ5CS7Q4HDEHE3A0N1 * http://www.amazon.com/Sportplane-Construction-Techniques-Tony-Bingelis/dp/094000092X/ref=pd_sim_14_2/190-9927914-7703659?ie=UTF8&dpID=41ywZ1uAnQL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR122%2C160_&refRID=04YZ5CS7Q4HDEHE3A0N1
2/2/2016	OCC0562	Moruya	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	During the landing roll the pilot did not correct a veer to the left instead electing to roll onto t...
During the landing roll the pilot did not correct a veer to the left instead electing to roll onto the grass at the edge of the runway. Pilot saw a runway edge light too late and ran into it with the right-hand main wheel. The light snapped at the base and the right hand wheel spat was damaged. OUTCOME: As this event appears to have resulted from two aircraft using different runways, despite on being established in the circuit, and confusion from conducting of orbits for spacing, recommended the instigation of a Joint Operations Advisory Panel involving all operators at the aerodrome, to resolve these issues at a local level and establish commonly understood practices.
2/2/2016	OCC0561	Moruya	NSW	Skyfox	Gazelle	Rotax	912A	Whilst Gazelle was conducting circuit operations on RWY18 at Moruya, with wind at 180 degrees at app...
Whilst Gazelle was conducting circuit operations on RWY18 at Moruya, with wind at 180 degrees at approximately 10 kt, a Foxbat had taken off and departed the circuit from RWY22. After approximately 30 minutes, and continued circuit operations on RWY18 by Gazelle, Foxbat re-entered the circuit for circuit operations on RWY22. Whilst both aircraft were able to maintain reasonable separation, parachute operations were also being conducted with airfield landings. In one instance when Gazelle had landed, and taken off again from RWY18, all aircraft were notified by radio that canopies were in the circuit area for airfield landings. Foxbat proceeded to radio intentions of right hand orbits from late downwind RWY22, in the left hand pattern, contrary to circuit pattern. In doing theses right hand orbits, Foxbat was directly orbiting in the line of the Gazelle operating RWY18, on their crosswind leg. A radio call was made to Foxbat to ensure they were still aware of our continued left hand circuits on RWY18, which granted a reply that they had us in sight, followed by a request that we make low level crosswind and downwind, in order to avoid their right hand orbits. These right hand orbits made air proximity quite close, and unnecessary in a left hand pattern. The change in wind direction at approximately 10:45 local, to ESE, also placed the Foxbat conducting circuit operations downwind, also putting them in close proximity to the landing parachutes as they landed on RWY22. OUTCOME: As this event appears to have resulted from two aircraft using different runways, despite being established in the circuit, and confusion from conducting of orbits for spacing, recommended the instigation of a Joint Operations Advisory Panel involving all operators at the aerodrome, to resolve these issues at a local level and establish commonly understood practices.
30/1/2016	OCC0560	Caboolture	QLD	The Aeroplane Factory	Sling	Rotax	912	Immediately after lift off the aircraft startled a Magpie Lark (Grallinacyanoleuca) which struck a g...
Immediately after lift off the aircraft startled a Magpie Lark (Grallinacyanoleuca) which struck a glancing blow to the right side of the aircraft canopy. No damage to aircraft. OUTCOME: Overnight rain resulted in the runway being soft and more attractive to foraging birds. The dismal weather forecast for the day meant the airfield was much quieter than usual so there have not been any regular traffic to displace the wildlife.