Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/1/2026	OCC4376	Ayr Dalbeg Road, Mount Kelly QLD	ACT	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A
15/1/2026	OCC4377	Townsville Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22 LS	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational deviatio...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational deviation occurrence at Townsville Aerodrome on 15/1/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the PIC had lined up the aircraft on the wrong RWY direction, which was stopped by ATC while the aircraft was on take-off roll. Subsequently the aircraft departed on the correct RWY direction wit no further events.
15/1/2026	OCC4400	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace related op...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace related operational non-compliance occurrence at Jandakot aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus that, during the dual training flight the student pilot had inadvertently initiated a wrong turn not complying ATC instructions while on arrival. No further events were reported due to the occurrence.
14/1/2026	OCC4421	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912ULS	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 has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the deviation from the correct heading was corrected following ATC’s advise. No further events were reported.
13/1/2026	OCC4374	Playstation	NSW	SeaMax	M22	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurre...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a hard landing occurrence at NSW on 13/1/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the PIC experience a hard landing on an unfamiliar RWY contributed by wind shears. Minor damage was reported and NIL injuries.
10/1/2026	OCC4373	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	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 Archerfield aerodrome on 10/1/2026. It has been reported by the PIC that they experienced a vibration during take-off and decided to abort take-off. It was further noted that the issue could not be replicated during run-ups on ground, and the aircraft was returned to service.
8/1/2026	OCC4371	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RAAus registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome on 08/01/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft had taxied prior to receiving appropriate ATC clearance. No further events were reported due to this occurrence.
8/1/2026	OCC4369	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was in the vicinity during an operatio...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was in the vicinity during an operational non-compliance by a VH- registered aircraft. No further events were reported.
1/1/2026	OCC4363	Gingin	WA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiu	3300A	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 Perth TCU on 01/01/2026. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft entered controlled airspace without ATC clearance. The aircraft was reported to clear controlled airspace and descend to Class G without any further events.
31/12/2025	OCC4359	Sunshine Coast Tower	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling	Rotax	912 ULS
31/12/2025	OCC4364	8.8nm northeast of South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an emergency landing o...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an emergency landing occurrence near South Grafton Aerodrome in NSW on 31/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft experienced in-flight engine shutdown and that the PIC decided to land in a safe spot as his efforts to start the engine were unsuccessful. The aircraft landed on a paddock safely with no further events.
31/12/2025	OCC4366	Watts Bridge Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200B	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 Watts Bridge Aerodrome on 31/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the aircraft experienced engine vibration in-flight due to which the Pilot initiated a landing at the aerodrome after informing Brisbane Centre. Aircraft landed safely without further events.
28/12/2025	OCC4368	Tunbridge Airfield	TAS	Aeropro s.r.o	EuroFox 3K	Rotax	915 is 2A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: GFA registered glider was involved in a CFT occurrence at Tur...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: GFA registered glider was involved in a CFT occurrence at Turnbridge Aerodrome on 28/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus that the occurrence took place when the glider aircraft was being launched by a RA-registered aircraft. 1 fatal injury and other serious injury was reported due to the occurrence. NIL damage or injuries were reported with RAAus aircraft.
21/12/2025	OCC4355	Howathara Geraldton Airstrip	WA	Fly Synthesis	Syncro	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during l...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during landing at Howathara Geraldton Airstrip at WA on 21/12/2025. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that they were flying in gusty conditions on approach to landing at an ALA. On touchdown, the aircraft was struck by a dust devil. The aircraft continued to be propelled forward due to the dust devil, with the aircraft "wheelbarrowing" down the runway. The PIC was able to manoeuvre the aircraft to avoid a gate/ fenceline and ended up on an adjacent road. Unfortunately, the soft edges of the dirt road surface resulted in a wheel catching and a resultant collision with a tree. NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence.
20/12/2025	OCC4367	Heck Field Gold Coast Aerodrome	QLD	Progressive Aerodyne	Searey	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Heck ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Heck Field Aerodrome while on take-off roll. It has been reported to RAAus by the PIC that the aircraft engine failed during take-off leading to loss of control and coupled with a crosswind. Aircraft stopped on soft land upside down with substantial damages. PIC had minor injuries due to the occurrence.