Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
21/8/2022	OCC2928	Portland Aerodrome	VIC	Avid Flyer	Mk IV	Rotax	582 UL DCDI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off on runway 26 the aircraft was subjected to a stron...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taking off on runway 26 the aircraft was subjected to a strong crosswind gust later confirmed via aerodrome observations to be about 20 knots. This raised the starboard wing to such an extent control was lost and a ground loop occurred. During the 180 degree sharp turn the starboard main gear collapsed causing the wingtip to hit the ground.
20/8/2022	OCC2919	Caboolture	QLD	Rainbow SkyReach	Cheetah XLS (Bushcat)	Rotax	912 ULS	During pre-flight, the windscreen skylight was found to have multiple rivets pulled out of the scree...
During pre-flight, the windscreen skylight was found to have multiple rivets pulled out of the screen.
19/8/2022	OCC2927	Mount Tamborine	QLD	Tecnam	P2004 Bravo	Rotax	912 ULS	During flight the aircraft engine ran rough for approx. 20 seconds. The engine then ran smoothly all...
During flight the aircraft engine ran rough for approx. 20 seconds. The engine then ran smoothly all the way back to Southport Mason Field. On subsequent flights engine has run smoothly.
9/8/2022	OCC2905	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst completing T&G's with a student they were on CCT #3 a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst completing T&G's with a student they were on CCT #3 and as the student pulled carb heat to on the handle came out. It looks like the carb heat wire has snapped. A/C has been grounded by us until fixed.
9/8/2022	OCC2913	Salt Creek	SA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS	Whilst cruising direct from YKIG to YADG at 6500ft, when the CHT gauge started to increase rapidly. ...
Whilst cruising direct from YKIG to YADG at 6500ft, when the CHT gauge started to increase rapidly. The pilot put the aircraft into a descent and turned towards YSCK (Salt Creek). The CHT would reduce it's reading and increase its reading when the pilot applied power. The pilot called MEL centre on 125.3 and declared a Pan Pan. This was not heard, but a nearby RFD flight relayed the call. The RFD flight had them switch to guard 121.5 and commenced relaying information from centre to them. They passed on the pilots phone number and centre then called the pilot directly. At about 2500ft, the CHT started behaving normally and as they had not seen any increase in oil temp or pressure elected to continue to YADG. Centre placed a watch on them and called them when they were safely back on the ground at YADG.
7/8/2022	OCC2909	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was departing Archerfield (YBAF). On first cont...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was departing Archerfield (YBAF). On first contact with the YBAF ground controller the pilot advised of a planned standard Northern departure tracking via Walter Taylor Bridge. Normal take-off. Overhead Walter Taylor Bridge, YBAF Tower advised that the RAAF Roulette aircraft have departed Amberley for a display over the city and will operate outside controlled airspace (OCTA) for the next 10 minute. The pilot acknowledged this and continued on the planned flight route. The YBAF tower advised the pilot a short time later, that the Roulettes will be transiting in the next 7-8 minutes OCTA for a display north of the pilots present position over the city. The pilot continued with standard northern departure as listed in ERSA and attempted to sight and remain clear of advised Roulette traffic, and switched to Brisbane Centre frequency once clear of YBAF Class D airspace. The pilot sighted a helicopter about 2NM miles west of his current position hovering north of Mt Cootha. A few seconds after switching frequencies, the Brisbane Centre controller called and advised the pilot they were within a TRA and suggested continuing northbound to exit. Unaware of breach of the TRA, the pilot confirmed a northern track was the quickest route to exit. On return to YBAF, the pilot attempted to remain clear of the TRA, so turned west, then southbound to track west of TVT for a northern arrival into YBAF. On first contact with YBAF tower for a full stop landing, the pilot confirmed the standard arrival via Centenary Bridge that would keep the aircraft clear of the TRA. RAAus summary: The pilot and CFI of the Flight Training School were contacted in relation to this incident. The pilot involved in this incident was commended for his self report regarding this incident. The pilot confirmed that he had read the local NOTAM's but had failed to check the area NOTAM's which listed the Roulettes Display. The pilot and CFI were reminded to check both NOTMAS in future and to put a procedure in place to ensure compliance and to prevent future occurrences.
5/8/2022	OCC2902	Orange Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was conducting a dual training flight. Shortly af...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was conducting a dual training flight. Shortly after conducting pre-flight checks the Jabiru announced its intentions to enter and back runway 29, Jabiru backtracked the full length of the runway (which took approximately 3-4 minutes). As Jabiru lined up runway 29 (prior to making a "rolling" call) a Link Airways SAAB announced its intentions to enter and backtrack runway 29. Jabiru immediately advised SAAB of their position and their intentions to hold on the runway 29 threshold until SAAB vacated the runway. Initially, SAAB had difficulty communicating with Jabiru due to line of sight limitations, but after a subsequent transmission, SAAB turned around and vacated the RWY without any further incident.
2/8/2022	OCC2894	Temora	NSW	Tecnam	P2002			While installing new nav and strobe lights, a cold solder joint was identified on the fuse bus bar, ...
While installing new nav and strobe lights, a cold solder joint was identified on the fuse bus bar, affecting three fuses. Only one was being used at the time, which was for the old strobe installation. The other two were for EFIS and EMS, which are not installed in the aircraft. There was also a voltage drop in a plug under the instrument panel, which was only providing 2 volts, not the required 12. The problem was traced using continuity and the plug was diagnosed as the faulty component, but in the act of replacing the plug, it was identified the wiring sheath had not been stripped from the crimped section, resulting in intermittent contact and voltage drop. The previously installed strobe system had failed on three other occasions, but this had been diagnosed as the strobe actuator box, which was considered to not be sufficiently powerful to have powered the three strobes. The wiring was correctly crimped into the plug, new nav and strobe lights were fitted and tested as working correctly. It is possible the poorly stripped wire preventing correct crimping on the plug was a root cause of the three previous failures.
1/8/2022	OCC2900	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912 ULS	Vertical play (est. to be 0.20mm) was observed in LH front wing pin (8.00 mm dia). Play was heard as...
Vertical play (est. to be 0.20mm) was observed in LH front wing pin (8.00 mm dia). Play was heard as a clicking sound and felt at the fwd. wing pin connection joint when the wing tip was moved vertically.
27/7/2022	OCC2892	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912 ULS	The old fuel line was found to be not fully pushed home before the retaining nut was done up. It wou...
The old fuel line was found to be not fully pushed home before the retaining nut was done up. It would appear that the fuel pipe was not cut square and from the lack of a compression joint on the fuel hose, that the fuel joint has never been properly made. As a result, the fuel line detached very easily from the fitting, although showed no signs of a leak.
25/7/2022	OCC2887	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 599	Rotax	912 ULS	During a routine inspection, two kinks were discovered in the LH fuel line from the tank. Both kinks...
During a routine inspection, two kinks were discovered in the LH fuel line from the tank. Both kinks are near the ends of the fuel line. The LH fuel line is visible for inspection through the antenna hatch. Due to age and condition of the wing tank fuel lines (~13 years), both fuel lines are being replaced.
24/7/2022	OCC2891	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus received a report of a pilot landing an RAAus aircraft ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus received a report of a pilot landing an RAAus aircraft at an airport very close to last light. The airport was not equipped with runway lights and the pilot acknowledged they should have planned to depart earlier and account for forecast headwinds, which delayed their arrival.
22/7/2022	OCC2888	Barkley Homestead area	NT	Jabiru	SP470	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru departed EmKayTee (YMKT) first light with full win...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru departed EmKayTee (YMKT) first light with full wing tanks (135 litres) for a non-stop flight to Barkley Station (YBKS). A planned flight time of 5.7 hours. The pilot had been tracking fuel use via fuel flow meter ranging between 13.5 - 15 litres an hour which was as expected, however 27 miles on the 320 radial short of the destination at 2500’ the engine ran rough and caught again. The pilot immediately switched on the electric pump and focused on a landing area on the black soil before flying over a highly treed area that separated the aircraft from Barkley Station. The engine ran for another 10-15 seconds before winding back to 1250-1300 RPM at full throttle. The pilot had been monitoring the LED fuel lights for the last hour of flight as they were dropping into the red then back to one green bar continuously. The pilot noted the fuel indicators may be unreliable and prefer to use Fuel Flow versus take off fuel. The pilot declared a MAYDAY on area frequency and when they received no answer switched to 121.5 and retransmitted the MAYDAY. Response was heard from QANTAS international flight who contacted Brisbane on their behalf. After landing successfully on the desert floor QANTAS handed the pilot over to another aircraft. The pilot of that aircraft stayed in touch with the Jabiru and Brisbane Centre for around 5 minutes. After losing contact with that aircraft the pilot was still unsure if their position was fully known so they activated their beacon and waited for further contact to be made. They tried Brisbane Centre several times with no success and each time transmitted their position "in the blind". The pilot tried both area frequency and Brisbane Centre on the hour and half hour times to conserve battery life but received no answer. Approx. 3.5 hours on the ground they heard a helicopter in the distance and contacted it on area frequency to be notified they were coming to assist. R22 landed 5-6 minutes later and flew them to Barkley Homestead where they cancelled their SARWATCH by phone. They confirmed there was only 1 POB and the EPIRB was deactivated before they left the landing area. Once on the ground it was immediately obvious that the fuel drain for the header tank had permitted fuel to leak as the last litre had drained onto the desert floor and the remaining fuel (approx. 40 litres over 5.7 hours) had drained away in flight. At no time did the pilot smell any fuel leak. When the fuel total seemed to be low they visually checked both wing drains and fuel filter clamps and no obvious leak, visual or using smell was present. RAAus Summary: The pilot has managed this situation well, and should be applauded for both MAYDAY call and activation of EPIRB. RAAus encouraged the pilot to think about fatigue considerations for such a long flight.
22/7/2022	OCC2884	Lake King	VIC	Aerochute Industries	Dual	Rotax	503UL DCDI	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine warm up normal for Rotax 503. Dual ignition check ok f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine warm up normal for Rotax 503. Dual ignition check ok for rev. drop. Normal take off. Approx. 100ft off ground when engine started to run rough and then failed completely. The pilot did not attempt a restart because of low height, instead they glided the Aerochute onto the edge of Lake King and landed in the water. No damage to aircraft and nil injury to pilot and no property damage. There were no passengers on board. Recovered aircraft and took it to certified Rotax mechanic same day. Engine checked for water damage and OK. Clean fuel provided and engine started and ran normally. Mechanic believes engine problem was due to contaminated fuel as no other reason for the engine stopping can be found. This was the first time in two months that the aircraft had been used.
22/7/2022	OCC2912	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just after takeoff at ~1700ft AGL as the aircraft was on dow...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Just after takeoff at ~1700ft AGL as the aircraft was on downwind and just handed off to approach the Co2 alarm went off in the aircraft. The pilot elected to discontinue the flight and informed ATC of the issue and then made a quick return onto runway 12 at YSCB with no further issues. No fault was found, and subsequent maintenance inspection requested by the pilot.