Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/1/2023	OCC3091	Strathbogie	VIC	I C P	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing on private grass strip, the pilot turned to ba...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing on private grass strip, the pilot turned to back track. During the turn the aircraft turn exceeded the mown area onto rough terrain, causing the aircraft to rock violently. The propeller struck a grass covered dirt mound which threw up dirt and grass over the windscreen. The pilot stopped immediately and the aircraft was manually towed clear. Significant maintenance is required in order to remove and inspect the gearbox for overhaul, as well as inspecting the crankshaft, and propeller repair. The member has confirmed that the gearbox will be removed by an appropriately qualified L2 and sent for overhaul. RAAus debriefed the occurrence with the pilot which is a reminder of the importance to always take a cautious approach when taxiing at a new airport, especially if the grass is long and the surface cannot be seen clearly.
15/1/2023	OCC3143	Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace infringement
10/1/2023	OCC3087	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon roundout and flare there were approximately 6 kites sit...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon roundout and flare there were approximately 6 kites sitting on the runway, while most of them moved we hit one bird on the right leading wing edge. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
8/1/2023	OCC3085	Dingee	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Preparing to land on private property for the 3rd time that ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Preparing to land on private property for the 3rd time that day, the pilot chose full flaps to complete a short field landing on the grass runway. Sink rate increased close to the ground, the pilot quickly responded by applying full power to avoid a hard landing. The aircraft responded marginally. In the end the aircraft did not land overly hard but yawed 45 deg to the left, which was unable to be corrected with full right rudder. As the aircraft touched down the wheels were not lined up with the direction of the airstrip and causing it to veer hard left and drop its right wing to the ground. The nose wheel also collapsed at this point, resulting in further damage to the propeller and nose of the aircraft before it came to a stop.
2/1/2023	OCC3083	Wentworth	NSW	Jabiru	LSA55/3j	Jabiru	2.2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequen...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following takeoff the aircraft failed to climb and subsequently impacted trees. The aircraft sustained significant damage and the pilot received minor injuries. Review of the occurrence identified that the aircraft was operated over the permitted maximum take-off weight (MTOW). In addition to this aircraft performance was likely impacted by environmental conditions with light winds and high temperatures on the day of the accident. The pilot did not hold a current BFR or passenger endorsement at the time of the accident. The pilot has been issued with an order to cease all further flight activity until completion of further training is completed.
23/12/2022	OCC3081	Bribie-Moreton Passage	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had recently obtained their Recreational Pilot Cer...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had recently obtained their Recreational Pilot Certificate and was conducting a private flight with a passenger. On return to the airport the aircraft temporarily breached controlled airspace. The pilot has been de-briefed by their flight training school on the occurrence and should be commended for immediately reporting the incident. Pilot distraction by the carriage of a passenger was considered a likely contributing factor in this occurrence and is a reminder to all pilots to avoid distractions during flight in order to maintain situational awareness.
21/12/2022	OCC3078	Tyabb Aerodrome	VIC	IMPULSE	TD100	Jabiru	Jab 6	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the first flight in the aircraft the pilot lost direct...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the first flight in the aircraft the pilot lost directional control on take-off and departed the runway heading for the clubhouse and hangars. The pilot got the aircraft under control when airborne, flew around and came back for a landing. They went round on the first attempt and landed ok on second attempt with nil incident.
21/12/2022	OCC3082	Coldstream Aerodrome	VIC	Facet Aircraft	Sapphire 10	Rotax	447	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After several circuits the engine lost power on climb out at...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After several circuits the engine lost power on climb out at 400 ft. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a paddock north of the airfield. During landing the the aircraft spun around due to long grass resulting in damage to the tail and undercarriage. Review of the occurrence identified that a spark plug had come loose. Likely cause was that the sparkplug was not correctly secured and was only finger-tight prior to departure, resulting in the spark plug working loose during flight. Maintainers are reminded of the importance of double checking work prior to finalisation of maintenance tasks.
18/12/2022	OCC3077	Port Pirie	SA	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft flew from YWHA to YPIR with no issues. It took off from YPIR, tracking direct to Whyalla, climbed to 4500ft asl without any issues, temps and pressures in the green and fine during the flight, was levelled off for maybe 5minutes at 4500ft when the engine lost power, miss-firing aggressively and ticking/knocking. The pilot made the decision to turn 180deg back toward YPIR as they were closer to YPIR then YWHA, called mayday on Melbourne centre and also again checking the temps and pressures. Both still in the green and still showing 3bar of oil pressure. Seeing the oil pressure, the pilot decided to push the engine to try and get as far inland as they could, that lasted about 30-60seconds and then the engine seized completely solid. The pilot conducted a forced landing safely in low scrubland 6.4nm west of YPIR with no damage or injury.
16/12/2022	OCC3075	Caiguna	WA	Jabiru	SK	Jabiru	2200	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian P...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. ATSB are not investigating and therefore Western Australian Police are responsible for the investigation. RAAus has offered our full support as they conduct their investigation.
14/12/2022	OCC3074	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion. During a dual navigation flight from Gaw...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion. During a dual navigation flight from Gawler to Clare Valley through restricted airspace R234, R265B, R265C. Pilot did not use Area QNH and inadvertently breached airspace by several hundred feet.
14/12/2022	OCC3073	Gawler	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot in command was aware of active airspace above 1500....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot in command was aware of active airspace above 1500. Aircraft departed to the northeast, and believed they were clear of R234 and had entered into R265B which was active above 3500 feet. Unfortunately, the aircraft had not fully cleared R234 and had climbed to around 2000 feet before entering R265B. OUTCOME: CFI has been contacted in relation to multiple Restricted and Controlled Airspace breaches. The increase in occurrence reports are due to a newly installed system fitted to the aircraft that tracks and logs both position and altitude at all times. The Club also operates in very close proximity to both Restricted and Controlled Airspace. CFI has taken corrective action to implement retraining for all Flight Instructors and Members before further flight.
13/12/2022	OCC3071	Echuca Aerodrome	VIC	Ekolot	Topaz KR-030	Rotax	912 iS2 Sport	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approximately 200 feet on final the student and instructo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approximately 200 feet on final the student and instructor noticed an aircraft backtracking on the runway. No broadcasts had been heard from the aircraft on the ground. A go-around was conducted with no further incident.
10/12/2022	OCC3061	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced a rough running engin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced a rough running engine. The pilot returned to the airfield and landed without further incident. The aircraft was inspected by a maintainer who troubleshooted the issue. Replacement of both carburettors resulted in resolution of the issue. Review of the removed carburettors was unable to identify a cause of the rough running. The aircraft was subsequently returned to service.
9/12/2022	OCC3060	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the conditions were gusty with ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the conditions were gusty with a slight XW. The student conducted the take-off and flew the initial circuit but was not maintaining attitude, so the instructor took over to demonstrate the circuit. When instructor took over, they noted degraded aircraft climb performance. The instructor flew the remainder of the low level circuit for a full stop. Investigation on the ground identified the hose for the cold air intake had dislodged.