Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
4/3/2023	OCC3177	Albury Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student had completed a pre-solo check with their instructo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student had completed a pre-solo check with their instructor. The student was then briefed for their first solo which included the conduct of one circuit only and the go-around procedure in the event of an unstable approach. The student completed a nice take-off and circuit spacing/approach, however bounced during landing, so conducted a go-around. The instructor had a hand-held radio so talked the student through two further attempts at landing which resulted in a safe landing. The student conducted a de-briefed by the instructor and CFI on the first solo and go-around.
2/3/2023	OCC3196	Avalon Aerodrome	VIC	Sonex	3300 Tri-Gear	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft landed normally at Avalon on Runway 36. During t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft landed normally at Avalon on Runway 36. During the roll out the Avalon Tower advised that the aircraft had past the appropriate taxiway. The pilot steered hard right which caused the nose gear to bend due to high speed. The pilot stopped the aircraft on the taxiway once clear of the runway and Avalon officials assisted with removing the aircraft to the parking area. Temporary repair allowed the aircraft to repositioned to a local airfield for further repairs. The member was reminded to take care and slow the aircraft down fully before applying full rudder control deflections. Members are reminded to avoid the temptation to rush when given directions by ATC at a controlled airport or due to other operational pressures.
27/2/2023	OCC3163	Avalon Aerodrome	VIC	ICP	Savannah	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight to Avalon the aircraft entered cloud. The pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight to Avalon the aircraft entered cloud. The pilot contacted Avalon air traffic control to advise of this and obtain assistance. The aircraft exited cloud and made a safe landing. All pilots are reminded of the dangers of VFR flight into IMC, which is a contibuting factor in approximately 1 in 10 fatal aviation accidents in Australia. Pilots are reminded of the importance of avoiding external pressures, such as get-there-itis, particularly when attending an event. The pilot involved was debriefed by RAAus and subsequently wrote a safety article which was published in the aim of improving safety for other pilots.
26/2/2023	OCC3158	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off the aircraft suffered a loss of power around a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off the aircraft suffered a loss of power around at 300 feet. The aircraft struck a tree and Rabbit fence just off the airfield.
25/2/2023	OCC3178	Gora	QLD	ICP	Savannah	Rotax	912 ULS-S-2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just as the aircraft became airborne on a 33 degree day, a wi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just as the aircraft became airborne on a 33 degree day, a willy willy caught the right wing and caused the left wing to impact the ground and the aircraft to cartwheel. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot sustained minor injuries.
16/2/2023	OCC3150	Katanning Aerodrome	WA	Australian Aircraft Kits	Hornet Stol	Rotax	914 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Training aircraft on downwind noticed another aircraft landin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Training aircraft on downwind noticed another aircraft landing on the runway below them. Both aircraft reported not hearing radio calls. Review of this occurrence identified that the most likely cause due to one or both aircraft being on the incorrect frequency in the CTAF. All pilots are reminded of the importance to check and confirm they are operating on the correct radio frequency within the vicinity of a CTAF.
15/2/2023	OCC3149	Torradin Aerodrome	VIC	Fly synthesis	Texan TC	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student returning to the airfield conducted an approac...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A solo student returning to the airfield conducted an approach for a full stop. The approach was slightly fast with a crosswind or slight tailwind which resulted in the aircraft touching down mid-runway. The pilot assumed they had enough runway to stop the aircraft, however, the aircraft ran off the end of the runway. Review of the occurrence identified that that pilot landed too far down the runway to enable the aircraft to come to a full stop. A go-around should have been conducted in order to prevent the incident from occurring. The student has been de-briefed by the CFI and required to undertake further flight training before flying solo again. Pilots are reminded to monitor environmental conditions and avoid landing with a tail-wind or crosswind wherever possible. Pilots should always be prepared to conduct a go-around in the event of an unstable approach, including in the event that the aircraft does not touch down at the desired aiming point.
14/2/2023	OCC3164	Redcliffe Airport	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect; chromoly tube has corroded internally beyond limits a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect; chromoly tube has corroded internally beyond limits and requires replacement.
7/2/2023	OCC3157	Caboolture	QLD	Drifter	Drifter			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a circuit approach between an RV10 and a Drifter it wa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a circuit approach between an RV10 and a Drifter it was established that there was a significant error in the indicated altitude in the Drifter despite being on correct QNH. As a reference point the RV10 static system is known to be accurate, its accuracy is 100% during CAO100.5 tests and dynamically (in air) extremely close by verification of GPS box TAS testing. The RV10 pilot approached the Drifter owner who was alarmed at the agreed 300-400' discrepancy and they offered to investigate it for them. they found the altimeter is simply installed without a static port, just a plastic plug with a tiny hole. This has probably been the method of altimetry on most open cockpit type UL/gyro machines for decades. The problem is that this is not a "True Static" source. The nose cone and windscreen create a negative pressure for the pilots body and especially their feet and leg area, right where the instrument is. This negative pressure means a large error is created and it was such that a very experienced pilot believed he was going the circuit over the top at 1400 - 1500' and was in fact at right angles to aircraft on downwind. They tested a simple static port of instrument tube run down to a relatively benign location along the tubular airframe, and out of direct ram air and less likely negative pressure. Flight testing showed a result within 100', and while not perfect, it is on the limit of altimeter error tolerance. The RV10 pilot is concerned that this is common place and maybe not just in open cockpit recreational aircraft. A lot of pilots and owners believe their instruments as they have no way of proving otherwise and have no way to test accordingly.
6/2/2023	OCC3141	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual training circuits an inbound call was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual training circuits an inbound call was heard from an aircraft from the north estimating circuit time "20”. The instructor looked at their watch and noted that it was already "22". Shortly after the student called downwind and heard the inbound aircraft making an overhead call with intention to join downwind. The instructor radioed they were late downwind and will be "number one", they recall a response indicating that the other aircraft would be number 2. Following a touch and go, the joining aircraft was identified to the right of them and slightly higher on approach for a landing on the opposite runway. The aircraft landed and cleared all runways. Pilots are reminded of the importance of maintaining regular radio communications and conducting a thorough look-out, particularly in the vicinity of an airfield. The joining aircraft reported that a possible radio issue may have contributed to this occurrence. The pilot of the joining aircraft identified that the time on his watch was not accurate this was updated to prevent inaccurate time reporting.
5/2/2023	OCC3136	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During taxiing the pilot was unsure of their exact location a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During taxiing the pilot was unsure of their exact location and due reduced visibility from the setting sun the aircraft taxied into a marker (similar to a gable marker). The marker was being used to close off a taxiway to a road used for cars to access hangars.
4/2/2023	OCC3197	Pallamana Aerodrome	SA	Fisher Flying Products	Youngster Bi-Plane	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Member completed a flight in his personal aircraft after a lo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Member completed a flight in his personal aircraft after a long break in flying due to weather and the local airport main runway being resurfaced. During the upwind and downwind leg the pilot increased the volume on the radio, however on one of those occasions he inadvertently changed the frequency rather than the volume, resulting in other traffic missing further calls. After landing the pilot was informed that he had cut in front of another aircraft and that the other aircraft had not heard any of his calls in the circuit. After inspecting his aircraft he noticed that the radio had a different frequency selected and apologized to the other pilot and advised that he would summit a report. Pilots are reminded of the importance of confirming the radio frequency after touching the radio for any reason during flight.
1/2/2023	OCC3132	Latrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross countr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross country flight of approximately 1 hr duration. Prior to departure the pilot did one circuit and a safe touch and go. On return to the airport from the south, the pilot listened to the AWIS which reported wind as 13 kts from 260 deg. No other traffic was identified and the pilot elected to join base for runway 27. During landing whilst starting to flare, the aircraft suddenly veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift in order to regain tracking along the runway. The aircraft then banked to the right and the right main wheel contacted the ground and the aircraft pivoted forward. The prop struck the grass and the aircraft stopped quite suddenly in a nose-down position. Review of this occurrence identified that the pilot experienced a loss of control on landing. The pilot is to complete further dual instructional flight before flying solo. Pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting a go-around in the event of an unstable approach in order to prevent the likelihood of a loss of control during landing. More information, including a 3-part video series on loss of control is available on the RAAus website.
30/1/2023	OCC3124	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 599			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: The fuel selector rotary knob on the Texan 550 is no...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: The fuel selector rotary knob on the Texan 550 is not slotted or keyed and can easily be re-fitted 180 degrees out after an annual inspection. Thus, the possibility of indicating that the left wing tank is in use when fuel is being drawn from the right wing tank, exists.
26/1/2023	OCC3131	Templers	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.