Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
12/12/2023	OCC3513	Grafton	NSW	Just Aircraft	Highlander	Rotax	914 UL	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore NSW Police are respo...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore NSW Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.
10/12/2023	OCC3514	Hay Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS-3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student flew from YMMO to YDLQ, where they ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student flew from YMMO to YDLQ, where they conducted a touch-and-go, then proceeded to YHAY where they made a full stop, shut down, and walked into town. They returned about 30 minutes later, shortly after conducting a pre-flight check where they confirmed they had 100 litres of fuel, started up and shortly after took off from YHAY. While the fuel pressure was slightly lower than usual but still in the green, they took off and flew for about 2 minutes, suddenly the fuel pressure started to drop so they returned to YHAY and re-checked the fuel to confirm they had 100 liters. They conducted ground run ups once again and the fuel pressure remained stable during ground run-ups. However, shortly after take-off, the fuel pressure suddenly dropped, causing violent shaking. The student swiftly brought the power to idle, landed, and as the aircraft touched down, the engine stopped. After restarting the engine, they taxied off, left the aircraft at YHAY, and called the CFI for assistance. OCCURANCE OUTCOME: Aircraft mechanical fuel pump was determined to be faulty and was replaced.
8/12/2023	OCC3512	Thangool Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing there was a loud ripping sound from under carriage...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing there was a loud ripping sound from under carriage. The RH main undercarriage leg delaminated.
6/12/2023	OCC3516	Darlington Point	NSW	Foxcon Aviation	Terrier T200	Subaru	EA81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After 3hrs of non-eventful flight the aircraft had a power su...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After 3hrs of non-eventful flight the aircraft had a power surge so the pilot decided to conduct a precautionary landing to investigate, the landing in the field was uneventful. The pilot checked the fuel tanks and still had approximately 1hr of fuel on board. They walked to the nearest farmhouse and explained what had occurred. They assisted the pilot with moving the aircraft to a more suitable location and supplied 40 litres of motor fuel. The pilot conducted some tests, no problems or faults could be found so they departed the farm and landed normally at Hay 1/2 hr later.
6/12/2023	OCC3511	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	After a successful circuit solo check the instructor left the aircraft after shutdown, During the ta...
After a successful circuit solo check the instructor left the aircraft after shutdown, During the take-off roll the controls were still locked via a pin on the right-hand yoke, Throttle was reduced however the airspeed was already around 40 knots. The aircraft began bouncing and the student removed the control lock from the yoke, however at this time the aircraft was still bouncing higher and higher with the maximum height being at least 20ft. The aircraft was safely landed with no tail strike, prop damage or any odd sounds. The nose gear steering had no visible external damage however the nosewheel steering became almost inoperable and the aircraft veered off the runway to the left on short grass. No contact was made with any runway equipment.
4/12/2023	OCC3509	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Electro	Pipistrel/Emrax	EEM60MVLC (Electric)	DEFECT: After attempting normal start-up procedure, EPSI system indicated 'Drive communication failu...
DEFECT: After attempting normal start-up procedure, EPSI system indicated 'Drive communication failure' and 'Drive Aux Power failure' during Taxi and run ups. The issue has been traced to a faulty Klixon 4 Amp 7277-2-4 Circuit breaker. The breaker used to isolate the Power controller circuit. As an outcome of this occurrence replacement of the circuit breaker has now been added to the scheduled maintenance intervals to ensure a worn and fatigued breaker is never present in the aircraft.
1/12/2023	OCC3504	Freeling	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While demonstrating turns to a student, north-east of Freelin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While demonstrating turns to a student, north-east of Freeling at approx. 3,500 feet, the instructor lost orientation within the training area and proximity to RAAF Edinburgh's restricted area R234. The aircraft wandered in by about one km and conducted the training activity. When the instructor looked back at Freeling, they realised they’d never seen it from that perspective and knew that they had strayed into restricted airspace.
22/11/2023	OCC3496	Dubbo/Wings Out West Aerodrome	NSW	American Legend	AL3	Continental	O-200-D4B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted a normal approach and landing with a 5-8 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot conducted a normal approach and landing with a 5-8 it crosswind from the left. During the latter stages of the roll the aircraft began to turn left. The pilot had relaxed slightly on the required back stick as they applied right brake to stop the left movement (they had already applied full right rudder) and the aircraft pitched over and contacted the ground on the underside of its nose. OUTCOME: Student de-briefed by CFI to ensure that the aircraft is fully flown to standstill. Aircraft sustained minor damage to propeller and cowling which will be repaired and the aircraft will be returned to flight training shortly.
19/11/2023	OCC3494	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru called inbound at 10nm and heard a coup...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru called inbound at 10nm and heard a couple of gliders and the tug in the air. When the pilot got to Gawler Dam, they made another inbound call as per the Adelaide Soaring Club By-Law 7, at this time the tug had landed, one glider had landed and another on short final. When the pilot gave the call over Gawler Dam, they stated their intentions to track for the dead side of runway 23 to join midfield crosswind. They got no response over the CTAF. As they turned crosswind, they spotted a glider directly over the aerodrome 500ft above circuit height, spotted the pilot asked what their intentions were and got no response. The pilot tracked behind the glider and when they called that they were clear of them they responded with a “thanks” so the pilot knows they had a functioning radio.
19/11/2023	OCC3495	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When an aircraft was on very short final for Runway 23 at Gaw...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When an aircraft was on very short final for Runway 23 at Gawler, a white Toyota Commuter bus entered and crossed the runway with no radio calls.
18/11/2023	OCC3526	Launceston	TAS	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: PIC mis read the ERSA entry for Launceston YMLT, the PIC thou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: PIC mis read the ERSA entry for Launceston YMLT, the PIC thought outside Tower hours or when NOTAM Tower closed to use CTAF procedures, the entry states provides Class G services 8,500FT AMSL and BLW within LT CTA steps. On first inbound call the PIC was contacted by RPT aircraft to inform the PIC to contact Melbourne Centre.
17/11/2023	OCC3493	Kingaroy Aerodrome	QLD	Supermarine Aircraft	Spitfire MK 25	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Runway in use RWY 23 (grass), with wind from SW at 15 gusting...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Runway in use RWY 23 (grass), with wind from SW at 15 gusting 25 knots. The aircraft backtracked for full length departure. After applying take-off power, tail raised and held at normal runway attitude. Shortly after, the aircraft travelled across a patch of thick tufts of grass causing the narrow main-gear tyres to dig in and the nose to begin a downwards pitch. The pilot applied back pressure to arrest the downward pitching moment and the aircraft subsequently became airborne. The pilot suspected that the aircraft had clipped the thick grass tufts, however all indications during the circuit were normal and no change in engine pitch was noted during the event, including no vibration felt in the propeller. Upon landing the propeller was inspected, and mild abrasion to the outer 1 inch of the leading edge propeller tips observed. OUTCOME: High performance aircraft ground handling error resulting in possible propeller strike, but more likely the propeller impacted thick grass on take-off. Propeller has been re-moved and sent back to manufacture for inspection as a safety precaution.
12/11/2023	OCC3498	Wallis Island	NSW	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel LS	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft is a water hull type amphibious seaplane and was con...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft is a water hull type amphibious seaplane and was conducting a recreational flight between Wallis Island airfield and a water ALA approx. 4 miles to the SE. Immediately after take-off the engine experienced a partial loss of power and vibration at around 200 feet AGL. The pilot immediately lowered the nose and conducted fuel and ignition checks and found no improvement in response from the engine. They made a radio call on the CTAF and advised another aircraft in their group of the problem and that they would be conducting a water landing immediately south of Wallis Island. A normal and uneventful water landing was conducted with the engine still giving some useful power and after a smooth touchdown the aircraft coasted to a stop about 50 meters from the nearest beach. The pilot switched the engine off to assess their situation and found that they were in no immediate danger. There was no damage to the aircraft and the hull was intact and the bilge pump did not activate in Automatic mode indicating that they were not in danger of sinking. The pilot restarted the engine and found that the engine was now running smoothly. Considering their location and circumstances and with the passengers’ concurrence they attempted a step taxi to assess engine power and with the engine running smoothly at full rated power the pilot attempted a take-off, however the aircraft sustained some damage to the pro when hitting a large boat wake. They then flew the aircraft across the lake at about 50 feet AMSL and landed uneventful again nearest the beach where they had a pre-arranged ground crew assist with trouble shooting the engine issue and effecting repairs to the prop over the next 2 hours. With the engine and prop repaired and after several test flights were conducted and the pilot elected to fly the aircraft back to home base in Qld without further issues.
10/11/2023	OCC3489	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just conducted a practiced forced landing and w...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just conducted a practiced forced landing and was climbing up to 3500ft, tracking north from Lauke Mill, towards Greenock, in the Gawler Airfield training area. Around 2000 or 2500ft, a yellow and white aircraft appeared suddenly on a converging heading at what appeared to be the same altitude. The pilot turned to the left to avoid a possible collision and the yellow and white aircraft appeared to turn to the right. The next time the pilot caught sight of the aircraft, it was at a lower altitude, tracking south west. The pilot had transmitted their location and intentions on 126.5 prior to conducting the air work. No radio calls were heard from the other aircraft. OUTCOME: Near miss recorded by RAAus after receiving OMS. Pilot completed acceptable levels of look-out to identify other aircraft in close proximity. Pilot reminded to be extremely vigilant when completing Airwork, especially for aircraft transiting the training area.
1/11/2023	OCC3505	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was outbound via YGB and climbed to A015 without...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was outbound via YGB and climbed to A015 without a clearance. The pilot realises they should have maintained A010 until clear of CTR, unless advised otherwise by ATC.