Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
20/3/2016	OCC0609	Balanabah Tottenham	NSW	Savannah	S	Rotax	912	After completing both cockpit and engine tests the pilot proceeded to roll down the runway. After ap...
After completing both cockpit and engine tests the pilot proceeded to roll down the runway. After approximately 200 m, and reaching 50 kts, the plane lifted approximately 2 m. The nose of the plane pitched up and after correction the plane dropped resulting in a hard landing on the nose wheel. Pilot immediately switched off the engine along with the fuel supply to the plane. Substantial damage to the aircraft. OUTCOME: Runway- Loss of Control (R-LOC) during the take off phase off flight. Pilot was current on type and familiar with airfield. Probable cause related to local environmental conditions generating wind shear. This has previously been identified by numerous experienced pilots flying at this airfield.
19/3/2016	OCC0599	Waikerie	SA	Thatcher	Cx4	Aero Power	122/1	During transit to to Wentworth to attend Fly-in the engine revs increased just after a white object ...
During transit to to Wentworth to attend Fly-in the engine revs increased just after a white object flew away towards the starboard wing. This was followed by medium to bad engine vibrations and the pilot shut down the engine immediately. Pilot gave an inbound call to Waikerie Traffic that they were inbound with the engine out and dead stick landing and touched down with no problem. On inspection of the aircraft the nose section of the composite spinner was missing and all retaining screws were intact, in place and screwed down to what was their full potential. The one and only shattered prop blade had white collision marks where it had contacted the spinner as it broke away. No injury to the pilot and no issue with the engine. Damage was a small dent on the leading edge of the starboard 2/3 out from fuselage where it was struck by a piece of spinner. OUTCOME: Inspection of propeller shown that the component is not viewed as defective however probable cause maybe due to installation of propeller. Inspection of the broken propeller showed the timber laminates were split in two places from tip to hub and a piece of tip missing about match box size. The Firewall engine mount was inspected and the frame bolts and anchor points were intact/undamaged as well as the rubber engine mount points. Both engine ignition timings remain at 28 deg as set, tappet clearances all check at the 4th and 6th as set respectively. A tethered ground run up on a borrowed prop revealed no irregular vibrations and smooth running at idle and flat out. A new propeller has been purchased and will be fitted with greater care.
17/3/2016	OCC0598	18 nm North of Amberley	QLD	Airplane Factory	Sling iS	Rotax	912 IS	During a Navigation Exercise with a student (located approximately 18nm North East of Amberley Airpo...
During a Navigation Exercise with a student (located approximately 18nm North East of Amberley Airport) BN centre contacted and informed us that we had climbed up into the Class C LL of 3500 and were reading 3700 on Centres radars. Pilot informed Centre that our altimeter was reading 3400. BN Centre also informed us that we were very close to the Amberley R620A and had indicated inside at one point. Our intended track was to remain OCTA and track Northwest along the western edge of the range not above 3500 for KCY to overfly as part of a simulated diversion and track crawling exercise. Unfortunately due to high terrain just East of track and Low cloud along the intended path we were pushed West toward Amberley's Airspace. Although visually it appeared as though we remained outside as informed by BN centre we must have brushed the edge of the airspace at some stage during the flight. Upon reflecting on the exercise pilot believes that flying between these Airspace boundary's using nothing but dead reckoning was not the best option for the flight and further consideration will be applied for any subsequent flights to this area. Since the incident the CFI has flown the aircraft and have confirmed that there is a discrepancy between the Transponder and the Altimeter confirming the suspicion of an error with the instruments. This will be rectified ASAP before conducting any further flights of this type in this Aircraft. OUTCOME: Operations conducted an Investigation. Aircraft operator to have appropriate testing and re-calibration of altimeter and transponder prior to further flight. Distributor (owner) reminded of ongoing instrument calibration requirements as per RAAus Technical manual and CAO's.
16/3/2016	OCC0610	Albury	NSW	Jabiru	J230-d LSA	Jabiru	J230-D	Aircraft failed to report and an INCERFA was declared. Aircraft was instructed to call clear of cont...
Aircraft failed to report and an INCERFA was declared. Aircraft was instructed to call clear of controlled airspace at 16nm AY. At 2309 calls to aircraft were unanswered from AY TWR and ML CTR. INCERFA declared and details passed to ML ORM for action. ML ORM advised that aircraft was safe on ground and INCERFA cancelled. OUTCOME: Pilot determined that he made the appropriate departure call. Action taken to cancel INCERFA was activated immediately and no further action was required.
15/3/2016	OCC0608	Narrandera	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Induction Hoses softening and not sealing clamps. Not...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Induction Hoses softening and not sealing clamps. Not sealing hoses for full circumference and allowing fuel/air mixture to leak and lean cylinder. OUTCOME: Technical Manager has liaised with Jabiru for guidance on the issues. The hoses were removed and replaced at 500 h, with new hoses and clamps supplied by Jabiru fitted. Jabiru Maintenance Manual Issue 6 was used however the document was found to provide little guidance to the torque to be applied to the clamps. The new hoses have approximately 16 hours on them and the clamps and hoses on No.2 & No.4 are starting to exhibit the same issues that were previously noted. Jabiru indicated to RAAus that they would offer to review the clamps currently being utilised to see if there was a defective batch. Jabiru also offered to review their technical manual and add a procedure for tightening the clamp for owners of Jabirus.
14/3/2016	OCC0602	Orange	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	A near-miss reported. RAAus aircraft called taxiing for RWY04, which was not the operational runway,...
A near-miss reported. RAAus aircraft called taxiing for RWY04, which was not the operational runway, however did not make any further CTAF calls until turning crosswind. The aircraft was aware of other traffic operating to RWY11 and had been communicating with them on the CTAF(R) frequency. RAAus aircraft conducted a takeoff on RWY04 whilst a C-27J was on short finals to RWY11. OUTCOME: Owner of aircraft advised that the aircraft was not flown on the day in question however was flown on the Sunday (next day). Pilot was with a student and circuits were being conducted on RWY04 which was most into wind runway. No loss of separation was evident and communication and clearance was assured at all time by the pilot in command.
14/3/2016	OCC0594	Archerfield	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	Upon commencing take-off (whilst conducting a touch and go) a bird flew out at Vr and struck the pro...
Upon commencing take-off (whilst conducting a touch and go) a bird flew out at Vr and struck the propeller. Pilot chose to continue the take-off given that they were above rotation speed and had committed. OUTCOME: No obvious signs of propeller damage during the climb out and upon landing pilot conducted a visual inspection of propeller and found no obvious damage to propeller or the aircraft. First report of a bird strike for Archerfield area reported to RAAus since October 2015.
13/3/2016	OCC0606	Yarrawonga	VIC	Airborne	XT 912	Rotax	912	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member and passenger. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member and passenger. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident. A special Enews was sent out to members to inform them of the events http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1183949&u=70000 The Coroner found the pilot and passenger of the Airborne Edge Trike died as a result of injuries sustained from a collision into terrain. Evidence supports findings that environmental factors contributed to the cause of the accident to the extent that the presence of convective turbulence adversely influenced the pilots’ ability to control at a time where the Coroner found it likely they were flying too low on the presence of these factors. https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/inquests-findings/findings?combine=cook
12/3/2016	OCC0600	Callington	SA	Airborne	XT912S	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A bracket was found broken after a one hour local fli...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A bracket was found broken after a one hour local flight while cleaning the aircraft. The break line is associated with an indent that looks like a shallow prick punch mark. The metal grain under that mark is very different to the rest and could have been like that at installation. There is also a possibility that a sharp stone has come off the propeller and damaged the bracket. Investigation continuing. OUTCOME: Further information provided by reporter stating that this is an issue with the design as various other instance have been logged with the HGFA. The manufacturer is aware of this problem. The manufacturer has stated that this is an older model and not produced any more. They have replaced eight (8) sets for effected members. An issue is that the correct tension is maintained which then allows the bracket to move, then fatigue and crack. It is recommended that spat movement is always included in daily checks which will identify the looseness would could be found during the check.
12/3/2016	OCC0803	Inverell Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	On departure the aircraft experienced partial engine failure on take-off (the engine dropped to idle...
On departure the aircraft experienced partial engine failure on take-off (the engine dropped to idle in a full power configuration). The engine power was restored however the pilot made a precautionary landing. Upon a ground inspection, the aircraft seemed ok with the engine performing as normal. The aircraft continued to its destination the following day without any further incident. OUTCOME: A later inspection by a mechanic found a faulty fuel pump to be the fault and the defective part was replaced.
12/3/2016	OCC0595	Pacific Haven	QLD	Savannah	VG XL	Rotax	912 UL-S3	During landing pilot experienced a gusting crosswind which resulted in a heavy landing. Damage susta...
During landing pilot experienced a gusting crosswind which resulted in a heavy landing. Damage sustained to aircraft including a bent nose wheel leg and prop strike. Nil injuries to pilot. OUTCOME: Operations has had discussions with pilot and requested that they undertake remedial flight training with local CFI and flight review prior to further command.
11/3/2016	OCC0592	Wedderburn Airfield	NSW	Australian Aviation Works	Karasport	Rotax	582 UL	Whilst practicing short landings with full flaps and minimum speed, the pilot lost directional contr...
Whilst practicing short landings with full flaps and minimum speed, the pilot lost directional control shortly after touch down on RWY35 (bitumen threshold). The aircraft veered off to the right of the runway and went across a drainage ditch and taxiway then came to a complete stop on a second, deep drainage ditch approximately 120 m from the runway threshold. OUTCOME: Identified as Runway-Loss of Control (R-LOC). Pilot failed to adequately control aircraft in the landing phase of flight. No mechanical or environmental factors were identified. Approaches at minimum speed above stall require fine performance management and should only be conducted by experienced pilots with appropriate training in suitable conditions.
10/3/2016	OCC0605	Yeoval	NSW	I C P	Savannah	Rotax	912 ULS	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 sent to members to inform them of the events http://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1183949&u=70000
10/3/2016	OCC0597	Caboolture	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22 Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	Towing operations were being conducted from grass left as normal on RWY12. The day was busy with Wom...
Towing operations were being conducted from grass left as normal on RWY12. The day was busy with Women of Aviation joy flights being conducted by numerous powered aircraft in addition to normally busy Saturday operations. Three aircraft were identified on base and final as tow was ready to proceed and take up slack was completed with associated tug radio call to advise "holding 12" for (VH) SPI which was last a/craft in cue for landing. Following appropriate clearance further call was made for "enter and line up" as a yellow Foxbat was being readied on the opposite run up pad and holding point clear of the runway. During the 2nd call it was identified by tug that over transmission had occurred so tug pilot repeated the enter call when Foxbat proceeded to line up and roll on grass right without acknowledgement of our intentions or calls. Tow was held as Foxbat departed and suitable clearance gained. Normal tow followed without further incident. OUTCOME: Lack of situational awareness and familiarity with gliding operations by the pilot of the Foxbat. Ops discussed incident with the pilot and provided an overview of gliding procedures. Pilot also overly reliant on radio for Situational Awareness despite numerous calls being made and verified as heard by witnesses.
9/3/2016	OCC0601	Wangaratta	VIC	Eurofox	Tricycle	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Owner detected fuel leak from aircraft on hangar floo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Owner detected fuel leak from aircraft on hangar floor which was identified as petrol. From inspection of the aircraft the fuel was dripping from the drain valve however not out of it. After removing the seat pan it was evident there was fuel coming from the outer seam where the two halves of the tank are joined. Owner contacted Eurofox Australia who believe there was a similar problem with a blue sub tank around 1 month ago. Technical Manager investigating further with manufacturer and will advise further information once obtained. OUTCOME: This defect was raised by the Technical Manager with the Australian agent. The agent was aware of the problem in another aircraft and has arranged for a replacement tank for that aircraft. The Australian agent has spoken with the factory and they will address the concerns and issues directly with the each effected owner.