Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
8/5/2025	OCC4102	About 30 nm northwest of Amberley and 3 to 10 nm southwest of Somerset Dam wall	QLD	Jabiru	J170 C	Jabiru	2200B	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace Infringement occurrence ...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace Infringement occurrence in Amberly airspace. It was reported that there were no separation issues due to this occurrence. Outcome: Member education has been achieved, with better pre-flight planning and greater airspace awareness.
6/5/2025	OCC4088	Port Pirie	SA	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	Status: Review complete RAAus registered Jabiru aircraft, during a flight from William Creek to Por...
Status: Review complete RAAus registered Jabiru aircraft, during a flight from William Creek to Port Pirie, made an emergency landing in a paddock approx. 1NM north of Port Pirie Aerodrome. The PIC has reported that they began descending from 3500 ft approx. 10NM north of Port Pirie, and experienced first engine backfire at 2000 ft that resulted in reduced power. Subsequently, three more backfires were experienced and the engine stopped at 900 ft, due to which the PIC conducted an emergency landing in a paddock. The aircraft was landed without any further damage, and no occupants were injured due to the incident. Outcome: The engine failure was caused by the distributor rotors coming loose. The aircraft has been repaired.
6/5/2025	OCC4095	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA-registered Harmony aircraft was involved in an operational deviation inc...
STATUS: Review complete RA-registered Harmony aircraft was involved in an operational deviation incident at Jandakot aerodrome. Outcome: In a highly congested circuit, the PIC opted to go around as they could not hear or respond to a landing clearance. They followed ATC procedures as best they could considering the congestion.
6/5/2025	OCC4091	Narromine Aerodrome	NSW	Pipistrel	Sinus Flex	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA aircraft had a tailwheel fork damage at Narromine Aerodrom...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA aircraft had a tailwheel fork damage at Narromine Aerodrome. It was reported that tyre tread overwearing was noticed over few days prior to occurrence due to which tailwheel tube was changed by the maintainer to ensure even wear. Due to this, it was decided by the PIC to undertake only on circuit operation and land on RWY 11 in order to check the condition of the tail wheel. However, on landing roll, the PIC had reportedly felt the aircraft was hard to steer. Subsequently, when the aircraft was taxied out of the RWY into eastern taxiway, it was noticed that the tailwheel fork weld was sheared on one side, with a crack on the other side – as a result tailwheel for was reported to be damaged. Outcome: The tailwheel fork was replaced, and likely a weak weld was the root cause.
5/5/2025	OCC4085	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Flight Design GmbH	CTLS	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After take-off from RWY 35, the PIC observed CHT to be readin...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After take-off from RWY 35, the PIC observed CHT to be reading high while the aircraft climbed to approx. 200 ft. The PIC believed the reason to be possible coolant leak and performed a precautionary landing on RWY 35 and shut down the aircraft engine clear of RWY.
4/5/2025	OCC4084	Tharwa	ACT	Auster	J2 Arrow Special	Textron Lycoming	0-235-C1B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered Auster aircraft was involved in an incident ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered Auster aircraft was involved in an incident during landing at home strip at Lanyon near Tharwa in ACT. The PIC was returning from Cootamundra after completing his BFR check. The pilot had reported that the turn for final leg was made early hence extended the base leg and made left hand orbit to turn left onto final. The pilot also added doing side slips on approach to lose some altitude. The aircraft had reportedly crossed fence at 55 kts which the PIC has indicated to be slightly faster. Subsequently, the aircraft had floated and the pilot intended to touch down again by holding the stick back and also applied brakes. This had resulted in the tail lifting up and the propeller hitting grass, and eventually left the aircraft upside down. Emergency services were called and the pilot was taken to hospital.
4/5/2025	OCC4086	Melbourne Airspace - TCU	VIC	Pipistrel	Virus SW 100	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA Aus aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance NE of Melbo...
STATUS: Review complete RA Aus aircraft entered controlled airspace without a clearance NE of Melbourne. Outcome: PIC acknowledged they became distracted by their passenger and lost situational awareness. They intend to be more careful in the future.
3/5/2025	OCC4107	Raywood Airfield	VIC	Eurofox	K2 Tow	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence resulting a burnt hole...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence resulting a burnt hole on the engine cowl. It is reported that the aircraft, after a glider towing operation, was descended steeply with idle throttle and the power was restored upon rounding out at circuit altitude, when a dull thud noise was heard from the engine bay. The circuit was continued and the aircraft was landed safety without any further incident. Outcome: The member identified that descending steeply at idle may cause the propeller to windmill and permit fuel Vapour to enter the muffler chamber. SOPs have been revised.
3/5/2025	OCC4081	VFR waypoint PKR, approx 8nm South of Aercherfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete. RAAus Sling aircraft and a VH-registered aircraft came in close proximity a...
STATUS: Review complete. RAAus Sling aircraft and a VH-registered aircraft came in close proximity at VFR waypoint PKR, approx. 8nm south of Archerfield aerodrome. After concluding flying training at Archerfield's southern training area, RAAus sling aircraft began its return to YBAF via Park Ridge. The aircraft climbed up to 2000 ft and began tracking for PKR. When nearly overhead PKR, the PIC heard a call from a VH-registered aircraft that was also approaching PKR. At this time, the crew of the RAAus sling aircraft were yet to call due to frequency congestion but were monitoring. The Sling aircraft crew also heard YBAF Tower passing traffic information to VH-registered aircraft, however, the traffic information passed about RAAus Sling aircraft was incorrect, i.e., RAAus aircraft was actually to the right of the VH-aircraft, whereas the YBAF TWR informed their position as 8 o'clock. Shortly after inbound call by the RAAus aircraft, VH-registered aircraft passed underneath the Sling aircraft with very little vertical separation (WebTrak reads 27ft vertical separation at point of crossing). The crew of the RAAus aircraft have also reported that the VH-registered aircraft passed from left to right under their aircraft and appeared to track for a non-standard arrival into YBAF. Upon observing this, the PIC of the RAAus aircraft radioed YBAF TWR about the reduced separation between two aircraft.
3/5/2025	OCC4082	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Aeropup	Aeropup 2.2	Jabiru	2200J	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The PIC of the RAAus registered aircraft lined-up for take-of...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The PIC of the RAAus registered aircraft lined-up for take-off on RWY 31. The right wing of the aircraft appeared to be picked up by wind as power was applied by the PIC. Subsequently, the pilot used full right aileron to counter the force, but the right wing continued to rise until the left wing struck and dragged along the ground. Subsequently, the pilot reduced power, and the aircraft came to a stop with right wing still in the air. The aircraft settled on its wheels after a short while.
2/5/2025	OCC4094	Pittsworth Aerodrome	QLD	Luscombe	Silvaire 8A	Continental	A65-8	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A close proximity occurrence has been reported involving a RA...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A close proximity occurrence has been reported involving a RA aircraft and a VH-registered aircraft at Pittsworth aerodrome. The PIC of the RA aircraft had initially broadcasted on radio about his arrival to Pittsworth aerodrome. He had transmitted his position and the estimated time for circuit for midfield crosswind for RWY 02. It is reported that although he heard other traffic flying in the area, he heard nothing about any inbound flights other than himself at that point. Subsequently, when established on a straight-in track for midfield crosswind for RWY 02, the pilot heard a call from a VH-registered aircraft that they were 5 NM inbound for crosswind RWY 02 at 2700 ft. Subsequently, the RA pilot made a call on radio to advise his position (1 NM off joining midfield Crossfield for RWY 02) to avoid conflict. However, the VH-registered aircraft, flying from 4 O’ clock, crossed above RA aircraft with separation of approx. 50 ft, and proceeded crosswind for RWY 02. The RA aircraft then landed safely on RWY 02.
29/4/2025	OCC4083	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete. The instructor was undertaking a dual-flying training flight along with a s...
STATUS: Review complete. The instructor was undertaking a dual-flying training flight along with a student on board. After landing, the aircraft was cleared by ATC to taxi via B3 and M to the holding bay. However, the student pilot began taxiing via TWY ‘J’ as that was usual procedure at the aerodrome. The PIC only noticed the deviation following ATC’s call to the aircraft and acknowledged the error with the controller. Outcome: This occurrence will be used as education for other flying training schools.
29/4/2025	OCC4079	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered Sling aircraft experienced a partial power l...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered Sling aircraft experienced a partial power loss on upwind and was unable to comfortably maintain altitude or climb. Hence, the PIC decided to return and landed safely.
27/4/2025	OCC4076	Wagga Wagga	NSW	Direct Fly	Alto NG
20/4/2025	OCC4071	Kooralbyn Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	Aircraft engine failed at 3300 ft and the pilot landed the aircraft at Kooralbyn aerodrome.