Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
30/8/2025	OCC4220	Charters Towers Aerodrome	QLD	TL Ultralights	TL SIRIUS 3000	ROTAX	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a weather related occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a weather related occurrence at Charters Towers Aerodorme. It was reported that a huge gust of wind struck the plane on take-off phase, and resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Nil injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
30/8/2025	OCC4216	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUMBITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undertaking dual training activities and i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUMBITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undertaking dual training activities and involved in a technical occurrence at Archerfield aerodrome on 30/8/2025. It was reported to RAAus that a partial power loss was experienced on take-off after rotation, due to which the PIC closed the throttle and the landed the aircraft safely on the remaining RWY. INVESTIGATION OUTCOME: Technical investigation by CFI and maintenance staff identified fuel vapor lock most probable cause due to environmental conditions coupled with a long holding time at threshold with delayed ATC clearance. Additional risk identifiers have been added to the flight authorisation assessment document checklist to reduce likelihood of further occurrences.
23/8/2025	OCC4210	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an unstabilised approa...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an unstabilised approach and near ground impact occurrence at Heck Field Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus that the flight was a Dual training flight with the student pilot undertaking flying training lessons. It was further reported that the control surface (rudder) configuration deployed by the student was incorrect, which was noticed by the instructor. Due to the significant risk involved, the instructor took control and navigated the aircraft safely, although the aircraft was unusually close to the grass surface adjacent to the RWY and briefly came in contact with the grass/tall crops.
23/8/2025	OCC4211	Serpentine Airfield	WA	Zenith Aircraft	Zodiac CH 601 HDS	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an in-flight canopy di...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an in-flight canopy disengage occurrence at Serpentine Airfield in WA. It was reported that the PIC initiated an early turn back into the circuit after a shallow climb, and continued downwind with reduced power. It was further reported that the PIC had declared a PAN PAN emergency call, and landed the aircraft safely without further events.
19/8/2025	OCC4202	LaTrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at LaTrobe Valley Aerodrome on 19th August 2025. It was reported that the Pilot operating the aircraft was undertaking an engine ground run-up, and inadvertently knocked the throttle while accessing a tool box on ground from the aircraft. It was further added that a nearby Hangar wall and another aircraft (parked in the hangar) were damaged due to the occurrence.
18/8/2025	OCC4212	Funny Farm airspace	QLD	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringement occurrence at QLD near Funny Farm restricted airspace. No further events were reported due to the occurrence.
18/8/2025	OCC4205	South Grafton Airstrip	NSW	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a wildlife strike occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a wildlife strike occurrence at South Grafton Airstrip, NSW. It was reported that kangaroos impacted the aircraft undercarriage while on take-off roll. Subsequently, the take-off was continued and after a brief review in flight, the Pilot landed the aircraft safely at South Grafton Airstrip without any further events. A minor damage to starboard side gear leg of the aircraft was reported due to the occurrence. 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.
17/8/2025	OCC4200	Brisbane CTR	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling LSA (X333)	Rotax	ROTAX 912 iS SPORT	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence at Brisbane CTR airspace. It was reported that the flight was a solo training flight, and no further events were reported due to the occurrence.
16/8/2025	OCC4213	Boonooroo (near Maryborough)	QLD	Ibis	Magic GS 700	Rotax	ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Bonna...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Bonnaroo (near Maryborough) on 16th August 2025. It was reported that burning smells and suspected overheated cylinder heads were reported. Subsequently the aircraft force landed at Bonnaroo resulting substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the Pilot. The aircraft is reported destroyed due to the occurrence.
10/8/2025	OCC4198	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had approached on RWY 30 when cleared for right-base RWY 35. Further reports noted that the ATC had cancelled/corrected the Pilots readback to RWY 30 and directed the aircraft for base turn to RWY 35. Subsequently the aircraft acknowledged and approached RWY 35, and eventually landed without further events.
9/8/2025	OCC4197	Whitsunday Aerodrome (Shute Harbour)	QLD	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence related ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence related to communication failure (2-way) at Whitesunday Aerodrome (Shute harbour) on 09th of August 2025. It was reported that the pilot experienced a 2-way communication failure in-flight due to which he sqwaked 7600 and contacted ground via text message to relay his position on local CTAF, which was obliged and the aircraft landed safely at YSHR. However, on departure after fixing the communication issues (pilot headset failure), the pilot neglected to change from 7600 to CTAF frequency, which was corrected upon advise by YBHM tower.
8/8/2025	OCC4196	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Huhan Sunward Science & Tech	Aurora SA60L	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Moorabbin Aerodrome. It was reported that the onboard ELT may have been left in TEST mode during the flight, which led to ELT sound being heard by receivers when the PIC of the aircraft made radio transmissions. ELT recycle procedures were carried out at Moorabbin, after which the issue was resolved and no further events were reported.
8/8/2025	OCC4199	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Bendigo Aerodrome. It was reported that the crew observed a squealing noise during circuit, which was later determined due to unsettled Flywheel bolts during the flight. It was further noted that the PIC had switched-off the engine and informed engine failure on CTAF, and subsequently landed safely without further events.
4/8/2025	OCC4189	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The instructor found on daily inspection that the RH ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The instructor found on daily inspection that the RH rudder cables were broken. Upon further inspection by the L2 maintainer, the cables were removed and replaced with new cables supplied by aircraft manufacturer.
3/8/2025	OCC4191	Bass Strait	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS