Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
1/7/2024	OCC3778	Lethbridge Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot and passenger were approaching Lethbridge on the de...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot and passenger were approaching Lethbridge on the descent, the pilot slightly pulled back from the cruise RPM of 5000 to 4800 and noticed an instant drop in RPM. The pilot initially put the throttle back in, however, the engine had not responded and was running very rough. The pilot then decided to conduct all appropriate checks including fuel selectors, fuel quantity, switches, masters and mags to ensure the engine was not lacking fuel or ruling out the possibility of an electrical problem. It was suspected that carburettor icing was causing the engine to run rough and then effectively stopping it running altogether. The pilot then tried a restart procedure to no avail. The pilot then decided to land in a paddock West of the airfield. The pilot managed to land in a paddock and bring the aircraft to a stop.
1/7/2024	OCC3762	Warwick	QLD	Pipistrel	Sinus Flex	Rotax	912 UL2	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a ferry flight on a Pipistrel Sinus...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a ferry flight on a Pipistrel Sinus with in-flight adjustable propeller from Boonah QLD to Narromine NSW, via Inverell. Approximately thirty minutes after take-off, having reached cruise altitude the pilot began to increase the propeller pitch to set RPM/MP parameters for cruise. While still advancing the propeller pitch control, there was a sudden vibration and the engine rpm decreased. The pilot immediately reduced the throttle and set the propeller pitch control back to full fine. The vibration ceased and engine operation returned to normal. After checking all engine parameters and testing correct operation from minimum to maximum throttle settings, the pilot elected to continue the flight to Inverell. At Inverell the pilot, removed the engine cowling and propeller spinner and carefully inspected the propeller and pitch control mechanism. The propeller was operating properly when set to fine pitch and the pilot continued their flight to Narromine.
28/6/2024	OCC3890	Wagga Wagga	NSW	Tecnam	P92 2000 RG	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus registered Tecnam was conducting operat...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus registered Tecnam was conducting operations at Wagga Wagga (YSWG) when an RPT flight out of Melbourne was inbound on a straight-in approach. In response, the pilot of the Tecnam advised that they would perform orbits overhead YSWG at 3000' to remain clear. At that time, another aircraft with VH registration was inbound and in contact with the RPT flight. Additionally, a second VH aircraft was in the circuit. The pilot of the Tecnam observed the RPT aircraft landing and made a radio call to announce that they were overhead and descending to join the downwind leg for runway 05 at Wagga Wagga. Recognizing that the second VH registered aircraft was in the circuit area, the pilot requested their position. The reply from the second VH registered aircraft was "one mile behind you." At this point, the first VH registered aircraft was on final for runway 05. The pilot was aware of an aircraft departing from runway 05 and had the first VH registered aircraft. The second VH registered aircraft’s self-reported position as being "one mile behind" was noted. The pilot then called turning onto base for runway 05, followed by a call turning final. Shortly after this, the second VH aircraft flew past the pilot’s right-hand side, quite close and climbed away. The pilot made a radio call to note that the separation was too close and continued with the approach and landing. The operator of the VH registered aircraft was unaware of the incident and will undertake investigation to identify the pilot involved so as to counsel them on reporting requirements and to get to the bottom of how the event had occurred.
27/6/2024	OCC3743	Evelyn Downs	SA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Kelpie	Rotax	R-912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft crashed on landing.
26/6/2024	OCC3739	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student contacted tower at the holding point for a ta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student contacted tower at the holding point for a take-off clearance. ATC enquired whether an intersection departure was acceptable. The student initially requested a readback of the request and subsequently confirmed an intersection departure was acceptable. The student was cleared for take-off with a right turn. The student then proceeded to taxi onto the opposing runway and commenced the take-off roll in the wrong direction. The instructor attempted to contact the student via radio to abort the take-off however, the student didn't clearly hear the call and by that time was airborne and continuing upwind. Tower contacted the student and provided instructions to re-join the circuit in the correct direction.
26/6/2024	OCC3741	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times fr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing, the solo student bounced the aircraft 3 times from a few feet up and on the 2nd bounce that is when the student believed that the plane tilted forward and the aircraft hit the runway with the propeller. The propeller and engine were still running fine, but upon taxiing to the hangar and securing the aircraft, the student noticed both ends of the propeller were damaged.
25/6/2024	OCC3823	Quinninup	WA	I C P	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was practicing forced landing. The aircraft landed ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was practicing forced landing. The aircraft landed heavily on soft ground causing the nose wheel to collapse. Spoke with the individual concerned about the incident from which he had learnt a lot about if the approach is not proceeding as desired, then the safest option is to go around and make another attempt instead of pressing on.
22/6/2024	OCC3733	Richmond	QLD	Jabiru	J200	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While landing, the aircraft experienced a crosswind resultin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While landing, the aircraft experienced a crosswind resulting in decrease in altitude from which the pilot was unable to recover.
21/6/2024	OCC3732	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	SkyStar Aircraft Corp	Kitfox 2	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting several circuits solo, the pilot conducted ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting several circuits solo, the pilot conducted a touch and go. During the climb out on runway 18 at approx. 500 ft AGL, the pilot had a sudden power loss, then made a descending turn back to the airfield and made a mayday call. The engine then turned off completely, the pilot made a radio call to vacate all runways and decided to land late runway 18. On the glide approach, the pilot judged that they would overshoot runway 18 so they turned to runway 23/05. An aircraft was located on 23/05, due to this the pilot landed on the grass next to runway 23/05 and the landing was uneventful.
21/6/2024	OCC3737	Brisbane	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Descent profile did not allow for tailwind and inadvertently...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Descent profile did not allow for tailwind and inadvertently clipped the CTA step. The pilot was contacted by BNE Centre and immediately steepened the descent and turned right to exit the controlled airspace. Listening to the recording it was evident that they had missed two previous attempts at contact from the controller in the previous minute as they were in the process of changing radio frequencies as the radio and airspace boundaries coincide.
21/6/2024	OCC3731	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting training on stalls and then PF...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting training on stalls and then PFL. The PFL was conducted from 3,500ft. The student undertook aircraft checks and switched the fuel pump on. They then chose a paddock and headed for it. At approx 650ft AGL, the instructor was satisfied they would make it and requested a go around. When the student pushed the throttle up the propellor stopped turning. The instructor took control and attempted to restart the engine to no avail. The instructor selected full flap and held the aircraft off as long as possible. They landed in the chosen paddock which proved to be freshly ploughed and very muddy. The aircraft came to rest upright and there was no damage or injuries.
15/6/2024	OCC3730	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot took evasive action to avoid aircraft conducting low l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot took evasive action to avoid aircraft conducting low level aerobatics in the circuit area.
14/6/2024	OCC3726	Kyneton Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a steep landing, the pilot possibly overcorrected on roun...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a steep landing, the pilot possibly overcorrected on round out resulting in ballooning followed by an unrecoverable stall at approximately 15 feet. Nosewheel struck the grass strip 12m from landing threshold and was torn away. Aircraft came to a full stop 36m from landing threshold. Spoke with pilot on Tuesday 30 July 2024 @1445 and he took remedial action into his own hands by flying with an instructor the next day.
14/6/2024	OCC3765	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Student pilot was on their second solo to the training area....
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Student pilot was on their second solo to the training area. Upon returning to the airfield, they became confused as to how to join the circuit. They were familiar with the downwind join for runway 24 R and flew that pattern. However, runway 06 L was in operation and even though they were told to join final they misidentified the runway and ended up joining the circuit in the wrong direction. Tower told the student pilot to turn right 180 degrees, which the student pilot did immediately.
13/6/2024	OCC3725	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student landed on RWY 17 before the previous aircraft ha...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student landed on RWY 17 before the previous aircraft had vacated the runway.