Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
14/5/2023	OCC3267	Batchelor Aerodrome	NT	Fly Synthesis	Storch S	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student was conducting two circuits before proceeding ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student was conducting two circuits before proceeding the training area. On the first landing, the aircraft bounced and the aircraft descend on the nosewheel which collapsed. This matter was reviewed with the student and the CFI at the flight training school.
10/5/2023	OCC3265	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J-170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, while recovering from a practic...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, while recovering from a practice forced landing, the lesson drifted into restricted airspace (R234). After analyzing OzRunways and FLARM data, it is estimated the incursion was approximately 330 meters and up to 30 seconds in duration. OUTCOME: No reported issues from Gawer Airspace (RAAF). Instructor to use VFR markers to ensure a breach does not happen again in the future.
10/5/2023	OCC3269	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training exercise returning to Gawler ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a dual training exercise returning to Gawler airfield. On re-joining the circuit, the aircraft veered slightly to the right whilst aiming to join crosswind on runway 31. Whilst doing so, the flight path may have crossed slightly into Restricted Airspace before joining normal circuit pattern. OUTCOME: Instructor and student de-briefed by airspace officer and CFI on the possible breach of controlled airspace.
6/5/2023	OCC3258	Tooradin Aerodrome	VIC	Blackshape Prime	BS100	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just after take-off on a second circuit the pilot was alerte...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just after take-off on a second circuit the pilot was alerted that the cylinder head temperatures were rapidly rising. The pilot immediately turned early downwind, throttled back to idle power and conducted a glide approach and landing onto the runway. They taxied back to the apron, shut down and exited the aircraft. On examination they discovered a considerable amount of engine coolant on the fuselage. The following day the aircraft was checked by an L2 who found the coolant hose had come off the inlet port of the radiator allowing the coolant to escape. Further examination revealed the radiator inlet port had been deformed by excessive tightening of the coolant hose clamp allowing the hose to come loose. The aircraft had only 16 hours of flight time since being serviced which included the 5 year hose replacement required by Rotax.
6/5/2023	OCC3257	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200CC/CI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The first lesson of the day was circuit training, after init...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The first lesson of the day was circuit training, after initial take-off just before the turn onto crosswind, the student indicated that there was smoke entering the cockpit, the instructor was looking out the right hand window clearing the turn at the time, they immediately noticed the same thing occurring. The instructor took control of the aircraft and entered a left hand turn for a close downwind. They advised the tower they needed to make a full stop and that they had smoke in the cabin. The aircraft landed immediately on runway 14R and taxied off the runway to the apron and the aircraft was shut down, the instructor and immediately exited the aircraft. Airport fire trucks were on the scene immediately to assess the situation with aircraft deemed safe not long after.
4/5/2023	OCC3255	Orange Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor and student in a Bristell conducted a dual flight ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor and student in a Bristell conducted a dual flight training at Orange airport. The Bristell made an initial taxi call for RWY 29 and a subsequent entering and backtracking call. At the time the AFRU was noted and both transmissions were made on the correct CTAF frequency (119.00). After backtracking RWY 29 for approximately 800m the student and instructor both noticed a VH registered Piper aircraft on short final for RWY 29. The instructor immediately attempted to contact the aircraft to which there was no response. The pilot of the Piper then proceeded to initiate a go-around and simultaneously changed to the correct CTAF frequency and announced intentions to conduct a go-around. The instructor in the Bristell asked if the pilot of the Piper had been monitoring 119.00, to which the pilot responded negative, they were accidently monitoring 119.90. Both aircraft proceeded without any further incident.
3/5/2023	OCC3253	Armidale Aerodrome	NSW	Morgan Aeroworks	Cougar	Viking Aircraft	HF-110	During landing there was a gust of wind. Aircraft powered up and subsequently impacted terrain.
2/5/2023	OCC3256	Redcliffe Airfield	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Rudder cable found to have around 50% broken strands...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Rudder cable found to have around 50% broken strands at pulley located behind seats.
29/4/2023	OCC3247	Birdsville Aerodrome	QLD	Zenith	CH 750 Stol	Rotax	912 iS Sport	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing mechanical turbulence gust from houses to lef...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During landing mechanical turbulence gust from houses to left of runway during landing roll lifted the left wing despite full aileron application and the RH wingtip and propeller contacted the ground. TAF reported 18015G25 but crosswind component within operating limits. Following this occurrence the member conducted a dual circuit lesson with an instructor to confirm crosswind technique. Members are reminded of the importance of correct control management, particularly in windy/gusty conditions. Pilots should also be aware of possible mechanical turbulence caused by buildings and other terrain in the local area.
28/4/2023	OCC3248	Allgomera	NSW	I.C.P	Savannah XL	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a cross country flight which departed Boonah Airfield...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a cross country flight which departed Boonah Airfield to travel to Luskintyre Airfield, when at approx. 17 miles approaching Kempsey Airfield from the North the engine started vibrating badly with a loss of power then stopped completely. The pilot trimmed the aircraft then started looking for a suitable place to land. During subsequent emergency landing the nose wheel has sheered off with nose leg ploughing into the ground stopping the aircraft in approx. 10-15 meters stopping short of a creek and tree line about 15 meters further on.
28/4/2023	OCC3303	Private airstrip, Bajool	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	33A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick up a passenger on No 2 private grass strip the aircraft touched down and struck a foreign object on the strip (later found to be a cut branch from a job completed a few days before). In doing so, the port side leg gave way and as the pilot applied brakes but the hydraulic line had burst. The aircraft came to a halt within 100mtrs without any further damage. OUTCOME: Pilot to complete strip inspection before landings to try determine suitability before touchdown which may have prevented this incident.
27/4/2023	OCC3245	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training on RWY11 after a touch and go at app...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training on RWY11 after a touch and go at approx. 200' suffered a bird strike. The instructor immediately took control of the aircraft from the student. There was a noticeable vibration from the engine possibly due to imbalance in prop. Immediately reduced power to idle and conducted an uneventful landing on remaining runway ahead. Shut down engine during ground roll and brought aircraft to a halt outside runway gable markers. Aircraft recovered back to hanger.
27/4/2023	OCC3243	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2004 Bravo	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off with ab initio student, the aircraft became airbo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off with ab initio student, the aircraft became airborne mid runway and flaps being retracted. A minor vibration increased into a large vibration and produced an uncommanded power reduction.
27/4/2023	OCC3252	Madura Aerodrome	WA	Brumby	J544	Jabiru	J3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing along runway left wing clipped a short tree ca...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing along runway left wing clipped a short tree causing aircraft to veer off to the left of runway into rough scrub. OUTCOME: Member having aircraft assessed for repair, reminded to take care when taxiing to ensure adequate clearance, especially with low wing aircraft.
26/4/2023	OCC3242	Caboolture	QLD	ICP	Savannah Bingo	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: Significant corrosion producing powdery deposits fro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: Significant corrosion producing powdery deposits from the aluminium chamber top (961250) sealing surface has been detected on an older 912ULS engine. The chamber sealing surface is in contact with the rubber diaphragm (861116). The aircraft has spent a lot of time in storage. In another recent case, on an actively used aircraft of only 5 years old, the onset of the same type of corrosion has been clearly identified in both carburettors during the 1st 5 yearly rubbers change.