Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
31/12/2025	OCC4359	Sunshine Coast Tower	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling	Rotax	912 ULS
31/12/2025	OCC4364	8.8nm northeast of South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an emergency landing o...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an emergency landing occurrence near South Grafton Aerodrome in NSW on 31/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft experienced in-flight engine shutdown and that the PIC decided to land in a safe spot as his efforts to start the engine were unsuccessful. The aircraft landed on a paddock safely with no further events.
31/12/2025	OCC4366	Watts Bridge Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Watts Bridge Aerodrome on 31/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft experienced engine vibration in-flight due to which the Pilot initiated a landing at the aerodrome after informing Brisbane Centre. Aircraft landed safely without further events.
28/12/2025	OCC4368	Tunbridge Airfield	TAS	Aeropro s.r.o	EuroFox 3K	Rotax	915 is 2A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: GFA registered glider was involved in a CFT occurrence at Tur...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: GFA registered glider was involved in a CFT occurrence at Turnbridge Aerodrome on 28/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the occurrence took place when the glider aircraft was being launched by a RA-registered aircraft. 1 fatal injury and other serious injury was reported due to the occurrence. NIL damage or injuries were reported with RAAus aircraft.
21/12/2025	OCC4355	Howathara Geraldton Airstrip	WA	Fly Synthesis	Syncro	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during l...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during landing at Howathara Geraldton Airstrip at WA on 21/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft was struck by a strong local storm. The PIC attempted to safely land the aircraft, however, he attempted to go around as he suspected the aircraft could overrun the strip. It was further reported by the PIC that the aircraft was landed on a nearby road after impacting a tree, resulting in substantial damages. NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
20/12/2025	OCC4367	Heck Field Gold Coast Aerodrome	QLD	Progressive Aerodyne	Searey	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Heck ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Heck Field Aerodrome while on take-off roll. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft engine failed during take-off leading to loss of control and coupled with a crosswind. Aircraft stopped on soft land upside down with substantial damages. PIC had minor injuries due to the occurrence.
20/12/2025	OCC4372	Sunshine Coast Tower	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Sunshine Coast on 20/12/2025. The RA aircraft was reported to have converged with another aircraft, and were subsequently directed by the TAC. Both aircraft were in sight at all times by ATC.
19/12/2025	OCC4354	Huntly Field Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a bird strike occurren...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a bird strike occurrence at Huntly field Aerodrome on 19/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the bird strike took place during take-off roll and that, it was only confirmed after landing. No damages were reported due to the occurrence. 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.
18/12/2025	OCC4351	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Cessna	C162 Skycatcher	T.C.M	O-200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Caboo...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Caboolture Aerodrome on 18/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft left door blew open at approximately 2000 ft. No further events were reported due to the occurrence.
18/12/2025	OCC4353	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence at Jandakot Aerodrome on 18/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft entered controlled airspace without ATC clearance. No further events were reported due to the occurrence.
15/12/2025	OCC4342	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Aeroprakt	A22L Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS
14/12/2025	OCC4345	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome on 14/12/2025. No further events including separation between aircraft were reported to RAAus.
12/12/2025	OCC4347	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Sunshine Coast Aerodrome on 12/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft had made a left hand turn after take-off, instead of right turn.
10/12/2025	OCC4337	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Gawler aerodrome on 10/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft engine stopped while the aircraft was approaching to land at the aerodrome. It has also been reported that attempts to restart the engine went unsuccessful, however, the PIC managed to land the aircraft safely with no further events. NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
9/12/2025	OCC4336	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence near Gawler Aerodrome on 09/12/2025. It has been reported that the aircraft had entered adjacent restricted airspace. No further events have been reported.