Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
21/1/2024	OCC3551	Myrup Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed the usual preflight, runup and pre-take-o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed the usual preflight, runup and pre-take-off checks. Taxied to RWY 04 and rolled out. The take-off was normal until they completed their ATO checklist at 300ft. It was then the aircraft lost 500-700RPM and the engine was running a bit rough. The pilot enacted their engine failure procedure and that was when they forgot to pump the electric pump on. They switch both Carby heat and fuel pump on but no improvement, so turned them off. The pilot levelled out at 500 ft. and pulled the power back to reduce the strain on the engine then turned crosswind and declared a Mayday. The pilot made the decision to land on RWY 14. The pilot followed the normal landing procedure and landed on RWY 14 and broadcasted they were safe on the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME REVIEW: A remote investigation was conducted and determined that lack of recency and reduced discipline to pre take off fuel checklists contributed to the partial starvation event. No mechanical faults or issues were identified. Pilots are reminded of the importance of checklist disciplines- to verbalise, identify and confirm all checklist items and be slow and deliberate in these checks, especially if extenuating factors such as rushing, normalised deviance or distraction are prevalent.
21/1/2024	OCC3569	Lake Ross	QLD	ICP	Savanah S	Rotax	912 IS 2	A landing on runway 04 in variable wind conditions resulted in a small bounce at touchdown followed ...
A landing on runway 04 in variable wind conditions resulted in a small bounce at touchdown followed by a second touch that collapsed the nose wheel and ground strike to propeller. A short skid on the nose wheel occurred before coming to rest on the right side of the grass strip. No injuries were sustained and minimal damage to the fuselage occurred.
20/1/2024	OCC3561	Bindoon Super Light Aircraft Club of WA Airstrip	WA	Australian Aircraft Kits	Hornet Stol	Rotax	914 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, a cross wind gust lifted the starboard ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, a cross wind gust lifted the starboard wing severely causing the port wing to ground strike, the undercarriage collapsed resulting in an uncontrolled ground loop into perimeter fence. DETERMINED OUTCOME REVIEW: A remote investigation was undertaken, and the pilot was compliant to undertake the flight. Changeable take off conditions were deemed to be a contributing factor to this loss of control event. Pilots are reminded that crosswind components need to be effectively managed in the take off phase, particularly in tail wheel configured aircraft where the aircraft must be transitioned from a stalled attitude to that appropriate to maintain control at minimum airspeeds.
18/1/2024	OCC3607	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Sling was inbound joining right base RWY 31 from the nort...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Sling was inbound joining right base RWY 31 from the north. ATC asked the Sling to sight another Sling on wide right base to follow. The pilot of the Sling thought they had sighted the other Sling but mistakenly mis-identified another aircraft in the circuit. The second Sling was then observed turning final in front of the first Sling and once the error was recognised commenced a go around (without ATC direction). The other Sling confirmed they had the proceeding aircraft in sight and continued approach.
14/1/2024	OCC3544	Boonah	QLD	Tecnam	P92 TD	Rotax	912 ULS2
10/1/2024	OCC3539	Caljie	WA	LiteFlite	Dragonfly	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A blockage in fuel filter suction caused fuel starvation lead...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A blockage in fuel filter suction caused fuel starvation leading to engine failure at top of climb after take-off, 600 feet AGL. The aircraft was close enough to return to land at the airstrip safely. Investigation found that the inlet of the in-line fuel filter was blocked by what looks like a pellet of mouse droppings. The pellet was the exactly the right diameter to stick in the filter inlet nozzle. Although the owner always uses a filter funnel when refuelling, it is conceivable that a mouse had left a deposit within the filter funnel outlet nozzle.
10/1/2024	OCC3542	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	With multiple aircraft operating in the circuit pattern including multiple callsigns in the same typ...
With multiple aircraft operating in the circuit pattern including multiple callsigns in the same type aircraft C172, the SA (Situational Awareness) of the Jabiru pilot was lost with another training aircraft on final until a broadcast was heard, The Jabiru pilot immediately stopped descending and turned to the right of runway centreline and saw an aircraft pass below to their left maintaining approach to the runway. The Jabiru pilot instigated a go around and broadcast this action. Once established on downwind a broadcast turning base 23 touch and go is heard. The Jabiru pilot saw an aircraft on extended downwind commencing a base turn. They completed a few more touch and go's before landing. Each time observing the 172 aircraft were flying an extended downwind before turning on base. The Jabiru pilot had the opportunity to discuss this incident with an instructor soon afterwards covering issues of situational awareness, multiple callsigns on same aircraft type and circuit patterns.
9/1/2024	OCC3545	Muchea/Greenside Aerodrome	WA	Alpi Aviation	Pioneer 300	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: During an annual inspection cracking of the aircraft ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: During an annual inspection cracking of the aircraft frame was found at the welds of the landing gear.
6/1/2024	OCC3534	Beverley	WA	Airborne	XT 912-B	Rotax	912 UL	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus has offered our full support to the WA Police as they ...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus has offered our full support to the WA Police as they conduct their investigation.
4/1/2024	OCC3533	Orange Regional Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	First Solo flight after being checked by the instructor, applying full power, the aircraft was obser...
First Solo flight after being checked by the instructor, applying full power, the aircraft was observed to accelerate normally but once the aircraft reached the 500' markers it appeared to deviate abruptly from the runway centreline. The Senior Instructor observed a small amount of smoke from the main wheels and at this stage, the aircraft was no longer tracking on the runway centreline and headed toward the Northern side of RWY 11. By this stage, it was evident that the student had lost control of the aircraft and the SI ordered the student to "cut the power". The student followed the instructions immediately and the aircraft came to rest outside of the flight strip markers on the northern side of RWY11 (just past the 1000' markers). The instructor requested that the engine be shut down immediately as he proceeded towards the aircraft.
4/1/2024	OCC3565	Hopetoun Aerodrome	WA	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing SP-2000	Rotax	100 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, approx. 100m after touchdown at intersection of...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, approx. 100m after touchdown at intersection of the there was a strong wind from left. The pilot could not control the drift to the right, the aircraft mounted small embankment dislodging a 1m high bush before coming to rest.
31/12/2023	OCC3603	Sunshine Coast Tower	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft inadvertently entered controlled airspace. Outcome:...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft inadvertently entered controlled airspace. Outcome: Pilot was debriefed by the CFI and reminded to use geographical features to ensure airspace clearance prior to climbing.
21/12/2023	OCC3531	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuits, the aircraft propeller experienced vibration...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuits, the aircraft propeller experienced vibration. The pilot elected to immediately return to the runway. When throttle was reduced below 4000 RPM the vibration ceased. The aircraft landed safely without incident. On inspection it was found that the clutch tension to be within limits. The L2 was unable to locate any faults with gearbox or propeller and has since flown the aircraft with the instructor. The aircraft has flown a number of hours since with nil defects evident and believes the issue could have been attributed to some rough running due to some particulate's going through the carb. The carbs, and bowls have been inspected and cleaned as well. The L2 will continue to monitor the aircraft., but it has had a number of hours of operations since zero issues since.
19/12/2023	OCC3523	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912is	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing on runway 36, the pilot landed slightly long so ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing on runway 36, the pilot landed slightly long so started applying the brakes. While passing over the cross runway intersection (which is at a higher level that runway 36) the aircraft got airborne again. The aircraft then landed heavily on the front wheel, the propeller touched the ground and broke the tip off one of the blades. The aircraft then bounced again and damaged the front wheel. The pilot continued to apply the brakes. The aircraft then veered to the right and came to a stop adjacent to the runway. Pilot and aircraft were compliant for flight and a debrief was undertaken by the school CFI. Subsequent runway improvements have reduced risk of these events with improved RWY profiling.
17/12/2023	OCC3520	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912iS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a touch and go, as the aircraft reached a hump in the ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a touch and go, as the aircraft reached a hump in the junction of 36 and 10/28, it bounced and veered slightly left. The pilot immediately applied full throttle and right rudder to go around. On their 2nd attempt they had a similar issue, this time focusing on holding it off a little longer to bleed some more energy, but same issue when they hit the bump. They applied full throttle and right rudder for a go around. The 3rd time the pilot decided to approach with a bit less energy to try to bleed it off before hitting the hump. The wind was coming for N/E as a slight crosswind. The pilot was happy with the approach, happy with the speed (65-67 knots) and happy with line up and touch down. Just as they brought the nose wheel down (while trying to apply a little back pressure to minimize the bump on the nose wheel), the aircraft jumped again on the hump. Not as fast this time they felt they could achieve a full stop as desired, however veered left catching the edge of the soft runway and losing directional control. The aircraft veered off 36 through the soft drain and into the aircraft parking area. The pilot applied maximum rear elevator to stop and was aware of the brakes / wheels locking up / sliding and using rudder where possible in an attempt to avoid a serious collision. The pilot stopped the aircraft just short of some parked aircraft and immediately turned off everything before getting out and ensuring people nearby were OK and the aircraft was OK. Pilot and aircraft were compliant for flight and subsequent runway improvements have reduced risk of these events with improved RWY profiling.