Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
25/6/2023	OCC3322	Echuca Aerodrome	VIC	Ekolot	Topaz KR-030	Rotax	912 iS2 Sport	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight training, for a crosswind landing in gusty cond...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight training, for a crosswind landing in gusty conditions. The aircraft experienced some sink, the student and Instructor did not go around and was too late to add power and landed hard. The Aircraft received a heavy landing inspection. Going forward the CFI/Instructor will be more vigilant when flying in testing conditions with students.
25/6/2023	OCC3323	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet G5	Rotax	P-112276	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student under supervision during solo circuit training had...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student under supervision during solo circuit training had completed 3 successful circuits with the last requiring a taxi back to the apron for a normal take-off. During the application of power the aircraft yawed left, and despite attempts reported by the pilot to correct, they were unable and when emergency stopping actions were applied the aircraft had already departed the runway area and impacted the boundary fence and surrounding trees. The aircraft received substantial damage but has undergone repairs. A subsequent flight assessment by the CFI identified deficiencies in yaw correction from stationary take offs and remedial training will be undertaken. Pilots are reminded that aircraft reactions to secondary effects of power are more pronounced in stop and go scenarios or stationary take-offs and control effectiveness may be limited in the initial take off phase. Progressive introduction of power and high levels of situational awareness and correctives actions where required need to be applied in these vulnerable phases of flight.
18/6/2023	OCC3317	Muchea/Greenside Aerodrome	WA	Vans	RV-3B	Lycoming	0320-E2D	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During power reduction for approach engine surged in power an...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During power reduction for approach engine surged in power and backfired, resulting in reduction of power and then stoppage. Due to low altitude the engine was unable to be restarted and the aircraft was unable to reach the runway, landing in trees/scrub approx. 100m short of the runway. At time of misfire engine parameters checked and fuel flow, temperatures and pressures checked and confirmed in operating range.
11/6/2023	OCC3306	Moonee Beach	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Returning from a flight to YSGR and YPLI the aircraft was at ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Returning from a flight to YSGR and YPLI the aircraft was at 1000ft southbound over water, approx. 1nm from the beach, 5500rpm and 120ktas, all gauges were normal, no indication of any issues at all. Engine shuddered badly and the pilot pulled the throttle back to idle. The shuddering got worse and then the engine stopped with a loud clunk. No fire, no smoke. Garmin gave fault message for low oil pressure and low fuel pressure only after the engine stopped, on checking the log file there was no indication at all which leads the pilot to think it might be the gearbox. The engine can only turn around 90 degrees before stopping in each direction. The pilot decided to land on the beach as it was low tide and the sand looked wet and hard. They made a mayday call on the Coffs Harbour CTAF which was relayed to Brisbane by another pilot who was overhead Coffs Harbour at 4500 feet. They flew a gentle turn to set up for a downwind as the wind was from the Southwest. Once settled the pilot applied full flaps and turned final and landed without incident. They rolled out and steered up the slope to stay above the high tide mark. The pilot called off the Mayday and reported the safe landing, and again the pilot over Coffs Harbour relayed that to Brisbane.
8/6/2023	OCC3310	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super DL	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting solo circuits to consolidate their f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting solo circuits to consolidate their flying after renewing their certificate after an 11-year break from flying. There were multiple mixed operations in the circuit area at the time. It was assumed two identified aircraft were no threat and a take-off roll was commenced. As the aircraft lifted off and was beginning an initial climb the pilot heard the helicopter announce "ROLLING ". at this point, the pilot saw a dark-coloured helicopter rise above the black background of the tarmac some distance ahead of them. Avoiding action was taken by the pilot as well as a non standard radio call and collision avoided. The pilot then continued five more circuits before landing. This airport has high traffic levels and a variety of traffic including fixed and rotary wing, flight training, spraying , maintenance and private operations. Risk assumptions and target bias can lead to missing the biggest threats immediately before us, this is also known as selective attention and can increase risks especially in critical phases of flight. Alerted see and avoid and vigilance by pilots is a critical aspect of operations at non-controlled airports. Pilots are encouraged to watch the original visual presentation experiment on selective attention and the CASA Webinar series on Operations at Non- Controlled aerodromes as well as our safety series content; https://www.raa.asn.au/calendar-of-events/nationalsafetymonth/home/week-2-content/
3/6/2023	OCC3293	D’Aguilar	QLD	Czech Sport Aircraft	Piper Sport	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a dual instructional flight, the route was YRED -YKCY-YKRY...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a dual instructional flight, the route was YRED -YKCY-YKRY-YRED. The student was diverted between YRED and YKCY to Conondale. The student was maintaining 2000ft on a diversion and making a decision as to proceed as the cloud base was 2500 over the ranges to Conondale. They then saw an Aircraft opposite direction appear out of nowhere, the instructor took control to avoid collision. The aircraft was at least 150-250 feet above them and passed overhead. Flight after that was uneventful rediverted to YCDR CPMN then YRED. Reminder to all pilots operating VFR to keep actively scanning the sky for other traffic or hazards.
2/6/2023	OCC3290	Watts Bridge	QLD	Vans	RV-3B	Lycoming	O-360 A1A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was performing autopilot tests using climb and des...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was performing autopilot tests using climb and descent VS/IAS settings, using the throttle to add and reduce power as necessary when they realised the throttle was not affecting the power setting yet still freely moving from full aft to full forward position, the engine RPM was stuck at 2440 RPM
1/6/2023	OCC3336	Caloundra	QLD	TL Ultralight	Sirius TL 3000	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot inadvertently entered controlled airspace to the So...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot inadvertently entered controlled airspace to the South East of YBSU (Sunshine Coast Airport). They made a simple error reading the map during the flight which lead to this infringement into controlled airspace. OUTCOME: Learning outcome achieved through member education relating to preflight planning including better understanding of map reading during flight.
31/5/2023	OCC3330	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight, the aircraft was contacte...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight, the aircraft was contacted by ATC, who advised they had strayed into YBSU controlled airspace (above the 2500' step). The instructor had allowed the candidate to fly too close to the control step and briefly enter Class D airspace, they were trying to give the student the opportunity to realise this and correct their error. After the ATC made contact the aircraft departed the airspace.
29/5/2023	OCC3285	Caboolture	QLD	Flight Design	CTSW	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fuel hose barbs fitted to the fuel gascolator and fuel t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fuel hose barbs fitted to the fuel gascolator and fuel tap fittings are not the appropriate size for the fuel hose used. Cause - The fuel hose has been stretched and forced to fit the oversized barbs. The effect is a significant reduction of the thickness of the fuel hose and damage to the integrity of the hose. It is likely that eventually, the damaged hose could split at the point where it has been overstretched. On the CTSW, such overstretching of the fuel hose has been observed behind the dashboard, close to electrical wiring. On the CT, this is also the location of the fuel filter subject to a 2009 issued SB CTSW-06 / CT2k-04 / CTLS-01 that, on this aircraft, had not been carried out.
28/5/2023	OCC3284	Somesby Airfield NSW	NSW	Airborne	Edge XT 912	Rotax	912 UL2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the conclusion of a trial instructional flight, the CFI an...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the conclusion of a trial instructional flight, the CFI and student returned to the airfield and conducted a circuit and final approach to the west on the downhill sloping runway. The stronger NW upper level winds indicated this was the preferred into wind landing option. Normal procedures at this location favour an uphill landing even with a surface tailwind as due to local topography, rotor turbulence and associated wind shear and sink are often prevalent in the circuit area. The Instructor chose to land into the identified wind and while conducting a low base to final turn experienced strong sink and wind shear and the microlight stalled and despite power being applied late in the landing to reduce sink rate, a heavy impact resulted. The CFI received minor injuries in the impact and the student was uninjured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. Surrounding topography can have substantial affects on the nature and degree of turbulence that can be experienced close to the ground. Local knowledge and significant experience can mitigate these effects, but conditions can vary in the specific locations in the vicinity of the landing zone based on a range of meteorological factors.
25/5/2023	OCC3291	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super DL	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft (VH registered) called 10NM to the north inbound...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft (VH registered) called 10NM to the north inbound stating that they were going to join on extended base leg for runway 07. It was advised by an Instructor supervising a solo student that there were several aircraft in the circuit. The VH aircraft then called approx. 6NM out stating that they were positioning to join extended base for runway 07. It was then advised by a Cessna 172 that they were late downwind for runway 07 and the instructor then radioed that a Tecnam was early downwind for runway 07. When it was late downwind the instructor made another position call as they did not have visual on the VH aircraft, and they advised that they were turning long final (was further than 3NM out). The VH had earlier made a call stating that it was happy to orbit just outside the circuit area and join on long final - it was advised by the instructor on the ground that, with the amount of traffic in the circuit, it should conduct an overhead join and another Instructor on the ground informed them that there were also 3 aircraft at the holding point. The VH continued with its approach despite the multiple calls advising of the potential risk (and angst to solo students) by joining on extended base (it in fact joined on a long final in contradiction to the ERSA and their radio calls). The VH aircraft ended up having to do a go-around due to the high traffic situation. As this occurrence involves a VH registered aircraft it has been referred to CASA
24/5/2023	OCC3335	Melton	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a dual navigation exercise, planned to track via the Melbo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a dual navigation exercise, planned to track via the Melbourne coastal route and then onward towards Melton (YMEL) aerodrome, a climb towards 2500 ft was mistakenly commenced in the 2000 ft LL class C airspace around 1 mile towards to the northwest of Laverton BOM Tower. Melbourne center made contact with the aircraft and advised that they had climbed a little too early, and they subsequently vacated the controlled airspace, making a safe landing at YMEL.
23/5/2023	OCC3279	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	921iS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On returning to Port Pirie the pilot flew to the north of th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On returning to Port Pirie the pilot flew to the north of the airfield to position for a midfield crosswind join on runway 26. At 1000ft and approximately 0.5 - 1.0nm to the north of the field they called to join midfield crosswind and about 10 seconds later observed a C172 flying a reciprocal heading directly overhead with approximately 500ft vertical separation. Being aware of the traffic in the area the pilot of the CTLS called joining downwind, base and final for runway 26. While on base the C172 called downwind for the same runway. At this time, they had no reason to believe the C172 was not aware of their presence in the circuit. On late final the pilot of the CTLS heard a radio call from the C172 stating they were joining final, at the time of the call the pilot of the CTLS recalls thinking they must be fairly close behind them and almost immediately they turned in front of the CTLS. The CTLS pilot estimates there was approximately 50-100 metres of separation at that time. At this point they commenced a non-standard left turn to avoid a collision and increase separation and then climbed to rejoin a midfield crosswind leg and rejoin the circuit.
19/5/2023	OCC3272	Tooraweenah Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was going to go for a short fly around the Toorawe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was going to go for a short fly around the Tooraweenah area and was using the marked taxiway to enter the runway, there was an old drainage pipe underneath the taxiway which was broken and had formed a hole around 30cms wide and around 15cms deep. Taxiway had been freshly moved and hole was not visible and encountered a propeller strike with the ground. Because of the broken pipe the front wheel went into the hole and front wheel just stopped causing the prop strike. Front of plane was lifted off the ground when the propeller hit the ground.