Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
2/1/2023	OCC3083	Wentworth	NSW	Jabiru	LSA55/3j	Jabiru	2.2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequen...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequently impacted trees. The aircraft sustained significant damage and the pilot received minor injuries. Review of the occurrence identified that the aircraft was operated over the permitted maximum take-off weight (MTOW). In addition to this aircraft performance was likely impacted by environmental conditions with light winds and high temperatures on the day of the accident. The pilot did not hold a current BFR or passenger endorsement at the time of the accident. The pilot has been issued with an order to cease all further flight activity until completion of further training is completed.
23/12/2022	OCC3081	Bribie-Moreton Passage	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had recently obtained their Recreational Pilot Cer...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had recently obtained their Recreational Pilot Certificate and was conducting a private flight with a passenger. On return to the airport the aircraft temporarily breached controlled airspace. The pilot has been de-briefed by their flight training school on the occurrence and should be commended for immediately reporting the incident. Pilot distraction by the carriage of a passenger was considered a likely contributing factor in this occurrence and is a reminder to all pilots to avoid distractions during flight in order to maintain situational awareness.
21/12/2022	OCC3078	Tyabb Aerodrome	VIC	IMPULSE	TD100	Jabiru	Jab 6	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the first flight in the aircraft the pilot lost direct...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the first flight in the aircraft the pilot lost directional control on take-off and departed the runway heading for the clubhouse and hangars. The pilot got the aircraft under control when airborne, flew around and came back for a landing. They went round on the first attempt and landed ok on second attempt with nil incident.
21/12/2022	OCC3082	Coldstream Aerodrome	VIC	Facet Aircraft	Sapphire 10	Rotax	447	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After several circuits the engine lost power on climb out at...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After several circuits the engine lost power on climb out at 400 ft. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a paddock north of the airfield. During landing the the aircraft spun around due to long grass resulting in damage to the tail and undercarriage. Review of the occurrence identified that a spark plug had come loose. Likely cause was that the sparkplug was not correctly secured and was only finger-tight prior to departure, resulting in the spark plug working loose during flight. Maintainers are reminded of the importance of double checking work prior to finalisation of maintenance tasks.
18/12/2022	OCC3077	Port Pirie	SA	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took off from YPIR, tracking direct to Whyalla, climbed to 4500ft asl without any issues, temps and pressures in the green and fine during the flight, was levelled off for maybe 5minutes at 4500ft when the engine lost power, miss-firing aggressively and ticking/knocking. The pilot made the decision to turn 180deg back toward YPIR as they were closer to YPIR then YWHA, called mayday on Melbourne centre and also again checking the temps and pressures. Both still in the green and still showing 3bar of oil pressure. Seeing the oil pressure, the pilot decided to push the engine to try and get as far inland as they could, that lasted about 30-60seconds and then the engine seized completely solid. The pilot conducted a forced landing safely in low scrubland 6.4nm west of YPIR with no damage or injury.
16/12/2022	OCC3075	Caiguna	WA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian P...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.
14/12/2022	OCC3074	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion. During a dual navigation flight from Gaw...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion. During a dual navigation flight from Gawler to Clare Valley through restricted airspace R234, R265B, R265C. Pilot did not use Area QNH and inadvertently breached airspace by several hundred feet.
14/12/2022	OCC3073	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot in command was aware of active airspace above 1500....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot in command was aware of active airspace above 1500. Aircraft departed to the northeast, and believed they were clear of R234 and had entered into R265B which was active above 3500 feet. Unfortunately, the aircraft had not fully cleared R234 and had climbed to around 2000 feet before entering R265B. OUTCOME: CFI has been contacted in relation to multiple Restricted and Controlled Airspace breaches. The increase in occurrence reports are due to a newly installed system fitted to the aircraft that tracks and logs both position and altitude at all times. The Club also operates in very close proximity to both Restricted and Controlled Airspace. CFI has taken corrective action to implement retraining for all Flight Instructors and Members before further flight.
13/12/2022	OCC3071	Echuca Aerodrome	VIC	Ekolot	Topaz KR-030	Rotax	912 iS2 Sport	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approximately 200 feet on final the student and instructo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approximately 200 feet on final the student and instructor noticed an aircraft backtracking on the runway. No broadcasts had been heard from the aircraft on the ground. A go-around was conducted with no further incident.
10/12/2022	OCC3061	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced a rough running engin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced a rough running engine. The pilot returned to the airfield and landed without further incident. The aircraft was inspected by a maintainer who troubleshooted the issue. Replacement of both carburettors resulted in resolution of the issue. Review of the removed carburettors was unable to identify a cause of the rough running. The aircraft was subsequently returned to service.
9/12/2022	OCC3060	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the conditions were gusty with ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the conditions were gusty with a slight XW. The student conducted the take-off and flew the initial circuit but was not maintaining attitude, so the instructor took over to demonstrate the circuit. When instructor took over, they noted degraded aircraft climb performance. The instructor flew the remainder of the low level circuit for a full stop. Investigation on the ground identified the hose for the cold air intake had dislodged.
6/12/2022	OCC3058	Cessnock Aerodrome	NSW	Legend	600L	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had landed and was coming to a full stop. Durin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had landed and was coming to a full stop. During the roll/taxi along the runway the left wheel struck an lip in the runway surface. This uneven section of runway stuck the left wheel and caused the left wheel spat to crack and become dislodged from the aircraft. There was no other damage to the aircraft or any persons and the spat was removed from the runway. RAAus contacted the aerodrome operator and spoke with the ARO who confirmed the incident. The ARO advised that the runway was due for major rework in January 2023 which would resolve the surface issue. it was advised that the aerodrome issue a NOTAM if possible in order to warn other users until surface repairs were complete.
5/12/2022	OCC3090	Bradford	VIC	Pioneer 300	Hawk	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot commenced a climb in order to avoid ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot commenced a climb in order to avoid cumulus cloud. As a result, the aircraft inadvertently infringed controlled airspace. Contact was established with air traffic control (ATC) who issued a clearance for the aircraft to transit and subsequently depart controlled airspace. Pilots are reminded of the importance of maintaining awareness of controlled airspace boundaries when navigating. Pilots are urged to contact ATC in the event that they are unable to remain clear of controlled airspace in order to remain clear of cloud. In such circumstances ATC will be able to assist pilots in maintaining safe navigation. Pilots should always avoid the temptation to press on into cloud with VFR into IMC a known contributing factor in approximately 1 in 10 fatal accidents in Australia.
4/12/2022	OCC3064	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Sonex	Legacy	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the second flight of an experimental aircraft the oil ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the second flight of an experimental aircraft the oil temperature was indicating to be outside acceptable parameters. The aircraft landed immediately, with assistance of ATC, without further incident. The in flight cowling air flow was found to be inadequate. Modifications to cowling have been implemented and tested with engine temperatures now within the manufacturers specifications.
3/12/2022	OCC3056	Muswellbrook	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight at 2500 feet an unusual noise developed in the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight at 2500 feet an unusual noise developed in the aircraft and got progressively worse over a period of approximately three minutes. Power was reduced and a severe vibration commenced. A call was placed to Brisbane Centre that the aircraft was experiencing difficulties and would be immediately commencing a precautionary search and landing. During landing the left wing of the aircraft struck multiple kangaroos. This placed the aircraft into a sliding rotation and the right wing struck an embankment. The impact with the kangaroo's caused the nose-wheel to collapse and the left main gear to be damaged in the table-drain. The pilot shut down all systems and exited the aircraft uninjured. Further review identified that the aircraft contained a substantial amount of contaminated fuel, which is likely to have caused the aircraft engine to suffer a loss of power. The amount of water contained in the fuel tank would have resulted in a fuel drain showing no distinction in color. This may have lead the pilot to believe that the fuel in the main tanks was not contaminated as there was no change in color between the water and fuel. Pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting a thorough fuel check prior to flight.