Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
8/11/2015	OCC0475	Bordertown	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	At 6500' engine misfired then began to run rough. All temps and pressures good. Plenty of fuel. Pilo...
At 6500' engine misfired then began to run rough. All temps and pressures good. Plenty of fuel. Pilot lowered power settings however engine clatter experienced and engine came to an abrupt stop. 'Mayday' call conducted on area frequency which was acknowledged with request to activate ident and EPIRB. MEL CTR acknowledged position and asked intentions. Pilot maintained look out, left radio on and radioed through that that they had located a good paddock not far from bitumen road and homestead and would land there after performing final checks as per manual. Relatively uneventful landing in paddock with cut hay. Nil injuries. Pilot called Area Freq saying all ok. Within about 5 minutes a plane circled and pilot indicated all ok. Emergency services arrived on scene however found it difficult to locate aircraft due to poor mobile reception. OUTCOME: As this aircraft/ engine is an LSA the responsibility is with the manufacturer and owner. CASA are working to address the number of engine failures reported with this type of engine and have implemented an instrument to reduce the risk identified. The Instrument will be reviewed in July 2016.
7/11/2015	OCC0474	Walcha Airstrip	NSW	Thruster	Gemini	Rotax	582 ULDCDI99	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Undercarriage support beam breaking on landing throug...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Undercarriage support beam breaking on landing through inner wheel spring mounting hole on right side of aircraft, and causing right main undercarriage wheel to fold up under the weight of the aircraft during the landing roll. OUTCOME: This is a known failure point. In the later models the aircraft has a different structure to stiffen this area. Recommend aircraft incorporate new style of beam to strengthen this area.
7/11/2015	OCC0484	Gawler Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Aircraft flying in the circuit had just taken off aga...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Aircraft flying in the circuit had just taken off again when the rudder became ineffective. Pilot was unable to turn right however was able to conducted a landing on a suitable runway available to aircraft turning left only. Aircraft landed safely. OUTCOME: Aircraft has been fitted with a new rudder control cable and the aircraft is flying again. See Jabiru Service Letter: Rudder Cable End JSL019 for information from the manufacturer on further information about inspection of this defect. http://jabiru.net.au/images/JSL019-2_Rudder_cable_end_inspect.pdf
4/11/2015	OCC0478	Roma	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Engine vibrated badly just after take-off and failed ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Engine vibrated badly just after take-off and failed to produce take-off power. Aircraft landed safely. OUTCOME: Maintainer inspected and engine inspected with leak down test and carburettor inspection however no fault found. Possibly caused by heat causing vapour lock in section of fuel line on top of engine to left hand carburettor.
2/11/2015	OCC0461	Amberley	QLD	KF Lightplanes	14B2 Polaris	Rotax	912 ULS	Violation of Controlled Airspace OUTCOME: Ops reviewed Pilot response and subsequent actions - prim...
Violation of Controlled Airspace OUTCOME: Ops reviewed Pilot response and subsequent actions - primary cause: Reliance on secondary electronic flight planning and tracking equipment (EFB & GPS). Pilot has effectively reviewed incident and carried out appropriate follow up actions and remedial mitigation for future operations. YAMB advice is request a discrete code and clearance is not available to RPC holders without meeting all requirements in CA0 95.55 para 7.3.
31/10/2015	OCC0460	Sunshine Coast	QLD	Piper	Sport Cruiser	Rotax	912 ULS	The tower had cleared aircraft to land only and hold on the runway, as a preceding A320 had just tak...
The tower had cleared aircraft to land only and hold on the runway, as a preceding A320 had just taken off. After touch down the student in control powered up for a touch and go. PIC determined it was a larger safety concern to abort at that stage of the take-off as the aircraft had already lifted off and had a high nose attitude in ground effect and instead opted for a best angle climb out and early crosswind turn for a left circuit as advised by the tower. This resulted in a Reduction in Separation between the aircraft and the Airbus climbing upwind bringing them closer than ideal to the wake turbulence created by the preceding aircraft. Although no wake turbulence was encountered the aircraft was not cleared for the touch and go. OUTCOME: Operations have reviewed and the the response from the pilot about the decision made and actions undertaken are appropriate. NFA Ops
29/10/2015	OCC0458	Wollongong	NSW	Piper	Seneca	Unknown	Unknown	On approach into RWY08 in a Piper Seneca, a Jabiru rolled through the holding point while simultaneo...
On approach into RWY08 in a Piper Seneca, a Jabiru rolled through the holding point while simultaneously giving a "crossing the runway" call. Piper pilot was about to touch down and could not Go-around (as the Jabiru was too close) and elected to continue to land and apply emergency braking. Piper pilot gave a call indicating their position which promoted the pilot to stop immediately. Piper stopped about 50 meters short of the Jabiru without having to avoid the Jabiru. OUTCOME: Ops spoke with JABpilot who agreed confusion may have existed between his intentions and his actions. Pilot didn't believe the risk of collision was high, however wasn't aware the Seneca had applied emergency braking to stop. JABPilot has spoken to local CFI and learnt several lessons including ensuring a situational picture of aircraft is built even while taxiing and running up, and ensuring clear comms are made.
29/10/2015	OCC0483	Wollongong	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200	Jabiru was holding ready to cross RWY08 and RWY26 and did not hear the base call for the VH aircraft...
Jabiru was holding ready to cross RWY08 and RWY26 and did not hear the base call for the VH aircraft on RWY08 however heard the on-final call for a full stop. The active runway at the time was RWY34 however there was a 5-10 kt wind from the East. The VH aircraft touched down and Jabiru pilot gave a call that he was taxing for RWY34 and cross RWY08 and RWY26. The VH aircraft called to state they were still on the runway which Jabiru had a clear view of and could see they were starting their turn off the runway. Jabiru pilot started to move when a call was heard from VH aircraft and pilot immediately stopped to assess the situation. The VH aircraft departed at the cross strip and radioed the runway was available and Jabiru Pilot acknowledged. OUTCOME: Ops spoke with JABpilot who agreed confusion may have existed between his intentions and his actions. Pilot didn't believe the risk of collision was high, however wasn't aware the Seneca had applied emergency braking to stop. JABPilot has spoken to local CFI and learnt several lessons including ensuring a situational picture of aircraft is built even while taxiing and running up, and ensuring clear comms are made.
29/10/2015	OCC0469	Ridells Creek	VIC	Corvus	Fusion	UL		OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Significant leakage of fuel under pressure along the ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Significant leakage of fuel under pressure along the length of the fuel line from pump to injector rail. Fuel forced out under pressure through the Stainless Steel over-braid. Aircraft has previously flown, during factory flight test however has not flown since then for 2 + years. Examination of a small length of core "rubber" hose from which over-braid had been removed showed a multitude of cracks and tears in the hose. Leakage estimated at 1 litre plus in 30 secs of pressurisation. OUTCOME: Tech reviewed report and appears that fuel line issues due to an extended storage period. Tech recommends a full inspection of aircraft after long storage periods to identify any corrosion that may have occurred.
20/10/2015	OCC0470	Jandakot	WA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS	Pilot was asked to join up wind at 1500 and instead turned for base. When told to maintain 1500 and ...
Pilot was asked to join up wind at 1500 and instead turned for base. When told to maintain 1500 and track for upwind Pilot requested to join on final. The tower cleared pilot, after which he flew a slightly unstable approach and did not perform a good landing. The pilot kept the aircraft on the runway and taxied to the apron. OUTCOME: Operations has reviewed incident. CFI has conducted debrief with pilot for further education and training to provide appropriate information to the student. NFA required.
17/10/2015	OCC0466	Wyalkatchem	WA	Pipistrel	Sinus	Rotax	912 UL	First take-off for 2 weeks aborted on ground run when engine ran rough - stopped and investigated bu...
First take-off for 2 weeks aborted on ground run when engine ran rough - stopped and investigated but found no causes. Ran up engine and carried out ignition check at 4000 RPM. No problems and normal engine running on taxi back to take-off at end of strip. Second take-off normal with engine running at 5430 RPM on climb. At approximately 250-280 ft the engine ran rough and lost power. Pilot brought the throttle to idle and made off field normal landing straight ahead in wheat paddock 400 m north of end of RWY03. Permission gained from landowner to cut fence between paddock and end of RWY03. Aircraft pushed back to runway and taxied back to hangar. OUTCOME: Maintainer was unable to find a definitive cause of the rough engine however conducted the following after the incident: - drained all fuel (98 mogas) and replaced it with new fuel. - checked the gascolator and cleaned it. - removed carbs and cleaned with carb cleaner. - cleaned filter pods with K&N kit. - new plugs were ordered from manufacturer and installed. - checked lines, carb stubs and wiring attachments. Maintainer conducted a long run-up and checks with no issues with the test flight being OK and 1.5 h cross country being OK. It is recommended that a 50 h change would have be prudent with the plugs as the engine started easier and ran smoother after the plug change.
17/10/2015	OCC0464	Cunnamulla	QLD	Tecnam	P 2004 Bravo	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: On three occasions in a four month period aircraft ow...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: On three occasions in a four month period aircraft owner has walked out to the training aircraft to find a flat tyre. Concerned raised over the Michelin brand tyre - each of the three tubes had a very small foreign particle embedded in the rubber that had worn through over a number of months. OUTCOME: Defective component identified as left main tube (Michelin 5.00 tube) - Tech recommend alternative brand of tyre tube.
16/10/2015	OCC0444	Latrobe Valley	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Nose wheel steering bell crank detached from forward ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Nose wheel steering bell crank detached from forward rudder bar (right rudder). Inspection revealed that it appears to be torn away at the undercut of the weld. Parts sent to licensed Aviation welder for repair. OUTCOME: Manufacturer released Service Bulletin Tecnam No14-LSA (5 May 2010) for the inspection point requirements that refer to this defect.
14/10/2015	OCC0454	Myrup	WA	Rand Kar	Kr2-s	Aeropower	DL122	Pilot test flew aircraft after instillation of a new prop. After having no problem with taxiing arou...
Pilot test flew aircraft after instillation of a new prop. After having no problem with taxiing around Pilot lined up and rolled on RWY 14. After remaining straight for 200m and up to 50kts, a whirring bang was heard under the port wing. The aircraft slewed to the left in spite of full right rudder, decelerated, the tail came up even with full back stick, then the prop struck and came to stop on the nose. OUTCOME: The KR2 is being rectified by the new owner of the aircraft who has been repairing it and fitting it with a Jabiru engine (as the original engine crankshaft was damaged in the accident) The owner/ maintainer indicated that the incident occurred due to the port disc brake assembly distorting at speed which tangled with the spat, causing the wheel lockup. Additionally it appears that the seat cushioning also hindered some up deflection. Owner/ maintainer is modifying the cushion to get full up elevator, rebuilding a more rigid brake assembly and will be adjusting the weight and balance after the engine refit to ensure that there is no nose heavy tendency.
14/10/2015	OCC0465	Blackwater	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Camit	33SLR	Failure of fuel to feed from right hand wing to surge tank due to blockage in the vent. OUTCOME: T...
Failure of fuel to feed from right hand wing to surge tank due to blockage in the vent. OUTCOME: The pilot/ maintainer inspected the engine and the breather/vent was cleaned out. The pilot/ maintainer waited for fuel to cross feed as the breather/vent was not operating correctly due to contamination. RAAus Technical review. This is a 19 amateur built - previous reports have identified that the fuel vent is susceptible to small particles and grit becoming lodged and then preventing the vent from working (for example, in coastal conditions, salt crystals have formed which has then prevented the vent from operating correctly). The inspection identified that there was no cross feeding and in removing and cleaning the fuel vent the pilot was able to continue on without any other further issues.