Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
29/2/2016	OCC0583	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912 ULS	An aircraft was observed (TSAD and visually) entering the control zone tracking south-bound via the ...
An aircraft was observed (TSAD and visually) entering the control zone tracking south-bound via the coastal route. A number of unreadable transmissions were received on frequency 118.1. Attempts to contact the aircraft were made on both 118.1 and 123.0. OUTCOME: The pilot failed to plan and apply suitable tracking requirements to remain OCTA and breached YMMB CTA as a result. Lack of understanding and interpretation of ERSA frequency use in relation to YMMB were also contributing factors in this incident. The pilot has been mentored through Operations investigation and has successfully flown the route subsequent to this event, applying better situational awareness and appropriate buffers when transiting this area.
28/2/2016	OCC0573	Dayboro - Oakey	QLD	ICP SRL	Savannah	Rotax	912ULS	On track YCAB - Gatton the pilot climbed to clear the D'Arguila Range through scattered cloud until ...
On track YCAB - Gatton the pilot climbed to clear the D'Arguila Range through scattered cloud until they were established over the tops at 4,500'. Cloud ahead was seen as 7/8 and rising rapidly, so over Lake Wivenhoe area the decision was made to return YCAB. The pilot commenced climbing to remain above cloud. Over the Dayboro area previously scattered cloud had increased in thickness and was rising rapidly, with no gaps large enough to allow descent below the base or descend to the LL of the BN controlled airspace towards YCAB. The pilot continued climbing to remain above cloud, circling Dayboro - Kilcoy. Passing through 6,000' contact was made with BN Centre to request assistance, initially to return to overhead YCAB via controlled airspace. BN advised to remain below 7,500' and track for Oakey maintaining visual at all times. From Eskvale Vectored by Oakey Approach to their field, which was CAVOK. The pilot landed OK and re-planned for deviation track to the west after a MET briefing at Oakey. The pilot continued flight to home 15 miles south of Tenterfield, remaining in VFR west of the cloud @ 5,000'. OUTCOME: Pilot has analysed the event and agreed to change focus on use of aircraft for transport and only travel any XC routes based on met conditions with a high probability of continuing VMC. Further enhanced situational awareness and decision making will be incorporated by this pilot.
28/2/2016	OCC0572	Wyalla	QLD	Aeropup	TBA	Aeroconversions Inc	Aerovee 2.0	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The exhaust tail pipe cracked and separated from the ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The exhaust tail pipe cracked and separated from the main exhaust on the left hand side of motor. OUTCOME: Technical have reviewed report. Defect picked up by owner operator and is a common issue with VW engines. Crack identified which shows care and inspection from operator and defect will be rectified.
28/2/2016	OCC0575	Palmyra	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet LSA	Rotax	912ULS	During the monthly Aero Club spot landing competition, the plane stalled approx 0.5m above the runwa...
During the monthly Aero Club spot landing competition, the plane stalled approx 0.5m above the runway and dropped onto the right hand main gear, resulting in a slightly bent right hand main gear leg. OUTCOME: Identified as Runway-Loss of control (R-LOC). Pilot failed to adequately identify and correct pre- stall condition in the landing phase of flight. Contributing factors may have been HF related due to performance expectations in organised short landing event.
27/2/2016	OCC0580	Tyabb	VIC	UFO	5	Rotax	503	Aircraft conducting flight testing: all previous flying had been conducted in calm conditions howeve...
Aircraft conducting flight testing: all previous flying had been conducted in calm conditions however pilot needed to test how the aircraft handled winds. Pilot flew aircraft in the morning however by mid afternoon Tyabb had a light quartering cross wind from the right. On take-off, circuit and landing the aircraft handled well however, on roll out, the weather changed caused the aircraft to cock off the runway onto the grass and was almost stopped when it hit a small dip and tipped on its nose. Minor damage to aircraft and no injuries. OUTCOME: In tail low attitude the fin and rudder are probably blanketed by the large round wing with no amount of rudder stopping it weather cocking. Pilot will be modifying aircraft to a nose wheel as they previous flew UFO2 and UFO3 on nose wheels with no problems. Flight test continues: This is a one off design with no data on how the aircraft will perform. The aircraft handles well in the air however due to being so light it is susceptible to wind sheer on the ground.
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.