Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
22/1/2023	OCC3108	Hummock Island	TAS	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 UL2 -01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a standard and stable approach, on rounding out and app...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a standard and stable approach, on rounding out and approximately 5 to 6 feet above the ground, the aircraft dropped unexpectedly resulting in a heavier than normal landing. Review of this occurrence with the pilot in command highlighted that this likely occurred due to higher than required round out during the landing phase leading to a heavy landing after a sudden decrease in lift. The pilot has been debriefed on the incident and completed further training to avoid future occurrences.
22/1/2023	OCC3118	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Infringement.
21/1/2023	OCC3126	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.
21/1/2023	OCC3102	Devonport Aerodrome	TAS	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were conducting circuits with appro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were conducting circuits with approximately 8kts of wind down the runway. Two glide approaches were conducted by the student with good landings. The instructor then demonstrated a powered approach, and the student then conducted a powered approach. The radio became quite busy with commercial traffic during this circuit. During landing the round out was normal but during the hold-off at approximately two feet, the student unexpectedly pushed the nose onto the ground. The aircraft bounced and the instructor immediately took control and landed the aircraft. The instructor noticed that the nosewheel was stiffer to steer with the rudders on the taxi back. The nosewheel was partially disassembled and it was identified that the bottom bush for the nosewheel assembly was slightly misaligned with its housing, resulting in the stiffness. This occurrence highlights the importance of control management for instructors. The student was debriefed by the instructor and conducted further training.
21/1/2023	OCC3105	RAAF Base Edinburgh airspace	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training flight with a returning pilot ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training flight with a returning pilot who had not been active for 2 years. The aircraft departed and planned to maintain 2000 feet during flight. Whilst monitoring the student pilot during the return to the airfield in very turbulent conditions, the aircraft climbed to 2500/2600 and inadvertently entered Class C airspace. The instructor debriefed the student on the importance on maintaining altitude when transiting near or below class C airspace. The instructor was de-briefed by RAAus in relation to the incident and was able to generate a strategy to ensure future breaches of class C are avoided in the future. All pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting thorough pre-flight briefing and monitoring position and altitude during flight, particularly in complicated airspace, in order to avoid an airspace infringement.
21/1/2023	OCC3104	Yarram Aerodrome	VIC	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a local flight to Yarram the pilot noticed the mechanical...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a local flight to Yarram the pilot noticed the mechanical fuel gauge reading at min fuel pressure, so they activated the electric fuel pump and pressure returned to normal for a standard landing back at YYRM home base. OUTCOME: The aircraft was inspected by an L2 maintainer and determined that the fuel pump was faulty. A replacement pump was ordered and replaced.
20/1/2023	OCC3154	Narrabri Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	Sierra P2002	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: FROM SAFETY MANAGER: An RAAus aircraft was conducting circui...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: FROM SAFETY MANAGER: An RAAus aircraft was conducting circuits with a converting pilot on the into wind runway to the south. The AWIS confirmed 15 knots from the south and when the Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) aircraft called inbound the CFI assumed it would join downwind. The ETA was also noted as 10 minutes away, which was unusual. During the landing phase the CFI became distracted due to the converting pilot landing long and when they conducted a go around they noticed the inbound aircraft was ahead and on a straight in approach, directly conflicting. While there was no immediate risk of collision, the CFI ensured the RAAus aircraft moved to the right and provided access to the north facing runway. Subsequent interactions identified a number of factors, including assumption of the runway direction used for the RPT aircraft, distraction of the CFI and failure to effectively communicate between the two aircraft. The Safety Manager and CFI debriefed and the report has been closed.
18/1/2023	OCC3107	Latrobe Regional Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to run ups, the pilot of a Jabiru had given a taxi cal...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to run ups, the pilot of a Jabiru had given a taxi call advising they were taxiing to runway 21. After runups in the run up bay, the aircraft taxied to the 21 holding point and held there whilst the pilot made a radio call with intentions to enter and line up on runway 21 and it included that the departure was to be to the south west climbing to 2500. Prior to entering they held for a Europa that was on short final touch and go. After it had passed the Jabiru they once again did a visual check, entered the runway and proceeded to do a turn to the east and conducted a 360 degree turn to visually check base and final prior to lining up on runway 21. The area was clear, and they were not in receipt of any radio calls. The pilot then commenced a take off roll applying full power and a few seconds later an aircraft landed over the top of them on the same runway. This aircraft registration was later confirmed as a VH registered aircraft used for parachute jumps. The Jabiru pilot immediately cut power and applied full braking and requested that the aircraft transmit their call sign. The VH registered aircraft then vacated the runway. The pilot of the VH registered aircraft advised that they had not seen the Jabiru and admitted they had their aircraft nose high on the approach and that they were very sorry. They advised that they saw the Europa do a touch and go. They didn't admit to hearing the Jabiru's radio calls and they had not made any calls in the circuit to their knowledge. This occurrence was forwarded to CASA for review.
18/1/2023	OCC3098	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
18/1/2023	OCC3097	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
18/1/2023	OCC3099	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement.
16/1/2023	OCC3091	Strathbogie	VIC	I C P	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing on private grass strip, the pilot turned to ba...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing on private grass strip, the pilot turned to back track. During the turn the aircraft turn exceeded the mown area onto rough terrain, causing the aircraft to rock violently. The propeller struck a grass covered dirt mound which threw up dirt and grass over the windscreen. The pilot stopped immediately and the aircraft was manually towed clear. Significant maintenance is required in order to remove and inspect the gearbox for overhaul, as well as inspecting the crankshaft, and propeller repair. The member has confirmed that the gearbox will be removed by an appropriately qualified L2 and sent for overhaul. RAAus debriefed the occurrence with the pilot which is a reminder of the importance to always take a cautious approach when taxiing at a new airport, especially if the grass is long and the surface cannot be seen clearly.
15/1/2023	OCC3143	Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement
10/1/2023	OCC3087	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon roundout and flare there were approximately 6 kites sit...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon roundout and flare there were approximately 6 kites sitting on the runway, while most of them moved we hit one bird on the right leading wing edge. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
8/1/2023	OCC3085	Dingee	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Preparing to land on private property for the 3rd time that ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Preparing to land on private property for the 3rd time that day, the pilot chose full flaps to complete a short field landing on the grass runway. Sink rate increased close to the ground, the pilot quickly responded by applying full power to avoid a hard landing. The aircraft responded marginally. In the end the aircraft did not land overly hard but yawed 45 deg to the left, which was unable to be corrected with full right rudder. As the aircraft touched down the wheels were not lined up with the direction of the airstrip and causing it to veer hard left and drop its right wing to the ground. The nose wheel also collapsed at this point, resulting in further damage to the propeller and nose of the aircraft before it came to a stop.