Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
10/9/2026	OCC4622	Port Pirie (4.5 NM SE of aerodrome)	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2.2
7/9/2026	OCC4618	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a loss of separation o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a loss of separation occurrence at jandakot Aerodrome in WA. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that a VH-registered aircraft, that was behind the RA aircraft, made an early base leg turn and was found to fly close to the RA aircraft. It was further noted that the VH aircraft was advised to turn left on go around to avoid further conflict. No further events were reported.
4/9/2026	OCC4633	Brisbane TCU	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	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 at Brisbane TCU on 4/9/2026. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the controlled airspace was infringed briefly due to an early turn the PIC initiated, that was immediately corrected with no further events. Outcome: Loss of situational awareness. PIC aware to keep charts more readily accessible and will benefit from upcoming controlled airspace education.
1/9/2026	OCC4609	Bendigo workshop	ACT	Alpi Aviation	Pioneer 300	Rotax	912 ULS
29/8/2026	OCC4601	Jindabyne Airfield	NSW	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200 Gen 4	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at Jindabyne Ai...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at Jindabyne Airfield in NSW. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft impacted a depression in the RWY undershoot area during taxiing operations prior to departure. It was further noted to RAAus that the aircraft sustained minor damages with nil injuries to occupants due to the occurrence.
29/8/2026	OCC4603	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Redcliffe Aerodrome...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Redcliffe Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus by the CFI that defects/damages were observed on the aircraft tail during a pre-flight inspection on 30/8/2026. It was further noted that internal investigations revealed a loss of control and abnormal landing during previous flight could have possibly caused the damage. NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
28/8/2026	OCC4600	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	STATUS: Review complete It was reported that a RA registered aircraft landed 3 minutes before last ...
STATUS: Review complete It was reported that a RA registered aircraft landed 3 minutes before last light. The PIC reported that they had planned to depart earlier but there was an unexpected delay on the ground. A diversion was considered. The PIC has received a debrief.
28/8/2026	OCC4607	Between Toowoomba and Wellcamp	QLD	ICP	Savannah	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a near collision occur...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a near collision occurrence near Toowoomba Aerodrome in QLD. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the RA aircraft came in close proximity to another Diamond aircraft that was operating in the opposite direction. It was further noted to RAAus that the RA aircraft initiated an evasive action to avoid any further conflicts. OUTCOME: PIC noted that while they had made a position call, as had the other Diamond aircraft, neither made further broadcasts to confirm they would not come in to conflict. Further education is to published relating to non-controlled aerodromes by RAAus.
28/8/2026	OCC4604	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete A RA registered aircraft departed for a routine training flight. After take...
STATUS: Review complete A RA registered aircraft departed for a routine training flight. After take off, the PIC reported a rough running engine and returned to land, communicating intentions with ATC. The PIC successfully landed and taxied back without further incident. Engineers examined the engine and the root cause was found to be an incorrectly installed carburettor heat spring not pulling the carburettor heat on rather than keeping it closed.
27/8/2026	OCC4602	Scone airport	NSW	FK Lightplanes	FK9	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing after ballooning at Y...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing after ballooning at YSCO. Minor damage occurred on the landing gear. Nil injuries.
27/8/2026	OCC4599	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Shell...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Shellharbour Aerodrome in NSW. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft engine lost power partially during the dual training flight, and that the pilot lost control during the attempt to land the aircraft resulting in aircraft bouncing twice on the RWY and damaging the propeller. It was further noted that the aircraft was landed safely in the subsequent attempt and no injuries were reported.
24/8/2026	OCC4595	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Cammit	3300A	STATUS: Review Complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Lilydale A...
STATUS: Review Complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Lilydale Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the left main wheel separated from main landing gear during a touch and go operation. No further events were reported due to the occurrence. Root cause was identified as an unsecured locking nut.
24/8/2026	OCC4605	Cessnock Aerodrome	NSW	Legend	600L	Rotax	912ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RWY excursion occurrence. It was r...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a RWY excursion occurrence. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that, during the take-off roll, the pilot seat pin disengaged causing the seat slide backward and pilot’s left hand pulling control yolk backwards. It was further noted that the aircraft briefly went off the RWY briefly and came to a stop, and that the aircraft was safely taxied back for further inspection without any further events. Root cause was identified as a non-secure seat pin. Member education will occur over the coming months.
24/8/2026	OCC4596	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft failed to comply with ATC instructions in the circui...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft failed to comply with ATC instructions in the circuit. After query by the instructor, a new clearance was issued and the aircraft landed without further incident.
20/8/2026	OCC4593	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar Plus	Rotax	912 ULS	STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a fuel starvation occurrence at Tamw...
STATUS: Review complete RA registered aircraft was involved in a fuel starvation occurrence at Tamworth Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft was losing power after take-off while on an orbit. It was further noted that the PIC attempted to return to the aerodrome after making a distress call with the tower, and changed fuel tanks to left side during base leg when the engine restarted and the aircraft was landed safely with no further events. The root cause was identified as fuel starvation due to misreading of the fuel dipstick during a pre flight inspection.