Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
30/9/2023	OCC3432	South east Queensland	QLD	Czech Sport Aircraft	Piper Sport	Rotax	912 ULS	A student was on a solo navigation exercise and became lost, they falsely identified their position ...
A student was on a solo navigation exercise and became lost, they falsely identified their position as lake Somerset where it was most likely Lake Wivenhoe. The student communicated with two senior instructors by way of mobile phone texting. Unable to confirm the location of the student the SI directed the student to contact Brisbane Centre for assistance. The student was directed to a controlled airport and landed safely. There was considerable smoke in the area from local bush fires reducing visibility.
29/9/2023	OCC3429	Canberra airport	ACT	AeroJones	CTLS	Rotax	912iS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Front tyre deflated during taxi. Preflight revealed no prior ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Front tyre deflated during taxi. Preflight revealed no prior issues, however, once taxi commenced and aircraft was turned, the front tyre rapidly deflated. Subsequent investigation revealed valve had separated from tube.
28/9/2023	OCC3430	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Super Echo	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While running up the engine the nose gear fork collapsed. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While running up the engine the nose gear fork collapsed. Engineer reports metal fatigue as the most likely cause. It is noted that this model aircraft has the same fork as earlier models which have much less weight on the nosewheel. Later similar models have a heavier fork. Aircraft agent has been notified about this and will pass this onto the factory.
27/9/2023	OCC3462	Coldstream Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	JJ4 1734	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits, the student was flying an approach...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits, the student was flying an approach to RWY 35 and the approach became unstable. The CFI attempted to apply power for a go around and the student was holding the throttle lever in the closed position and did not realise the CFI was trying to add power. The landing was completed successfully however, the throttle arrangement prevented the CFI from applying go around power. Resolved after interview with the CFI by ensuring a clear briefing about the requirements to relinquish the controls if called for by the CFI.
26/9/2023	OCC3424	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	Sting	S4	Rotax	912LS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the 26/09/2023 Instructor and student were taking off from...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the 26/09/2023 Instructor and student were taking off from YRED on RWY 07 for a departure to the Northeast in an RAAus registered aircraft. All recommended radio calls were made by the RAAus aircraft, At that time there was only one aircraft established in the circuit area- a Helicopter. As they were turning downwind, the helicopter made a radio call warning of an aircraft on downwind for the opposite runway.. the instructor didn't hear any radio calls from said aircraft. Once visual, they climbed and turned to the right to avoid the oncoming aircraft which was maintaining 1000' in the wrong direction of the active circuit. The instructor contacted the pilot flying the C172, asking what their intentions were.. they replied "We're doing a procedure turn back onto downwind for runway 07" ....whilst they were established on downwind for runway 25 at circuit height.
23/9/2023	OCC3419	Bourketown Aerodrome	QLD	Pipistrel	Sinus Flex	Rotax	912 UL2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing at on runway 03, the aircraft ballooned after flar...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing at on runway 03, the aircraft ballooned after flaring resulting in a heavy landing.
22/9/2023	OCC3416	Rollo’s Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a successful landing on the student’s first solo flight...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a successful landing on the student’s first solo flight whilst braking and preparing to stop and backtrack, the student lost directional control of the aircraft and the starboard main wheel collided with a runway marker damaging the wheel spat.
17/9/2023	OCC3450	Ballina Aerodrome	QLD	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing GR-912	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was practising crosswind landings. Due to crosswind...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was practising crosswind landings. Due to crosswind the aircraft drifted to the left. The pilot kept control however the aircraft veered onto the grass.
16/9/2023	OCC3410	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following runups, the pilot called entering and backtracking ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following runups, the pilot called entering and backtracking on 31. While backtracking on the runway a buggy towing a glider entered the runway without making any radio calls and cut the aircraft off. OUTCOME: The individual towing the glider has been de-briefed on the incident and received further training to ensure an appropriate level of lookout and listen out is completed before entering or crossing all runways at all times.
14/9/2023	OCC3408	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on a solo navigation exercise inadvertently entered...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on a solo navigation exercise inadvertently entered Class D Airspace at Sunshine Coast Airport. OUTCOME: Student has been be-briefed by the CFI and completed further ground school. The student will complete further dual flight training before attempting to conduct further solo flights from Sunshine Coast Airport.
13/9/2023	OCC3412	Riddell Aerodrome	VIC	Europa Aircraft	Europa Classic	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Runway excursion on initial take-off roll at est. 20kts groun...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Runway excursion on initial take-off roll at est. 20kts ground speed. As this was the first flight by the new owner of the aircraft the pilot was not seated high enough to clearly notice the drift to the left. The aircraft drifted to the left and struck a rock, deflating the tyre and brining the aircraft to a stop facing ahead. The new owner had attempted to gain assistance in conducting his first flight in the aircraft from several experienced instructors but due to a variety of issues, this was not completed. The aircraft was repaired and successfully flown to its new location.
12/9/2023	OCC3409	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan Club	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Nil other traffic / aircraft in circuit. Pilot performed cros...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Nil other traffic / aircraft in circuit. Pilot performed cross wind landing runway 23, had bounced and steered onto the grass just after the runway intersection. Pilot applied maximum brakes and rolled off onto the grass and became stuck in soft ground. The aircraft was removed back onto the taxi way and taxied back to hanger for inspection by maintenance engineer. Only damage was minor damage to spat / wheel fairing.
12/9/2023	OCC3421	Yarram Aerodrome	VIC	Fly Synthesis	Texan TC			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on an approach to Runway 09 at Yarram Airport. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on an approach to Runway 09 at Yarram Airport. They misinterpreted the wind as blowing from the west when it was in fact blowing from the east, they were focusing on traffic in the area. The pilot made an approach to Runway 09. During the landing they realized something was wrong and attempted to go around however, the aircraft wasn’t able to climb. They landed again and applied full braking, however, were running out of runway. They applied full left rudder too avoid departing the end of the runway. The aircraft went into the grass adjacent the runway where the nose landing gear collapsed and the prop struck the ground.
6/9/2023	OCC3426	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2004B	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off on 30L for the first lesson of circuits for the da...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off on 30L for the first lesson of circuits for the day, during a full power climb to circuit height, just prior to reaching that altitude both the pilot in command and the student under instruction (aircraft owner) noticed an abnormal vibration coming from the engine. Upon power reduction during level off to cruise power the vibration stopped. This aircraft issue was that it had a sunken fuel bowl float.
6/9/2023	OCC3406	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuit practice on runway 30 at Cal...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuit practice on runway 30 at Caloundra. On the second circuit and touch and go they landed hard then bounced and was slow to initiate a go around the aircraft pitched forward and nose wheel hit runway abruptly then snapped and prop struck the runway. The aircraft slid for ten meters then come to a stop on the runway. The pilot turned everything off and exited the aircraft.