Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
19/7/2022	OCC2882	Dubbo	NSW	American Legend	AL3	Continental	O-200D48	Rudder cable contacting fuel line after fuel line had been pushed downward beside rear seat. Fuel li...
Rudder cable contacting fuel line after fuel line had been pushed downward beside rear seat. Fuel line had deep cut/rub mark in it.
19/7/2022	OCC2954	Serpentine Aerodrome	WA	Fly Synthesis	Storch HS	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine stopped on take-off and the aircraft was landed back ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine stopped on take-off and the aircraft was landed back on the runway. Engine restarted and ran normally during taxi back to hangar. Full engine inspection by L2 found cracking of the fuel lines immediately before the firewall; and out of sight near the gascolator at the bottom of the firewall. The remainder of the fuel lines looked and felt fine. The fuel lines still had 18 months before mandatory replacement. It was decided to replace all fuel lines and rubbers with new; sourced from manufacturer. It was also decided to remove the carburettor for a detailed inspection. Preliminary reason for engine stoppage is air ingestion due fuel line deterioration leading to failure at full power.
16/7/2022	OCC2878	Streaky Bay	SA	Jabiru	J430	Camit	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go landing, then climbed out ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go landing, then climbed out to complete one more landing. The pilot advised they should have deployed full flap to ensure good visiblity of the Single Wire Earth Return (SWER), but misjudged this approach and the aircraft clipped the SWER, resulting in damage to the aircraft and minor injury to the pilot.
15/7/2022	OCC2885	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 599	Rotax	912 ULS	The new Rotax supplied Oil Radiator p/n 886002 is 6mm taller than its original OEM part. In the Texa...
The new Rotax supplied Oil Radiator p/n 886002 is 6mm taller than its original OEM part. In the Texan 550, the new larger oil radiator does not fit into the carbon fiber housing as per the IPC. Being LSA, a manufacturer approved alternative mounting arrangement has been sought to mount the new size cooler in a Texan.
14/7/2022	OCC2872	Aldinga Aerodrome	SA	Aeronca	7AC	Continental	C90-14F	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When on final for runway 32, on a very short final the pilot ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When on final for runway 32, on a very short final the pilot did not leave sufficient room to clear a tree. The right wing tip clipped a tree. The aircraft yawed 20 degrees to the right and landed on 36 instead.
9/7/2022	OCC2917	Coolangatta Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed on runway 14 and vacated on taxiway B. On v...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed on runway 14 and vacated on taxiway B. On vacating the aircraft crossed the holding point without a clearance. The pilot was unaware they had taxiied across a holding point but was aware that taxiway B was a hotspot. They thought that they had stopped in the correct location to contact ground for taxi clearance and pulled the data log from the Garmin in the aircraft, which seemed to indicate that they had stopped a metre or so past the second line which they agree was not correct. The pilot has undertaken further review of the location and taxiway marking to ensure correct understanding
8/7/2022	OCC2868	Devonport Aerodrome	TAS	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After circuit training with student, clear of runways and tax...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After circuit training with student, clear of runways and taxing to GA area the left main tyre went flat.
8/7/2022	OCC2865	Lismore Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160C			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting a crosswind landing during a period of dual ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting a crosswind landing during a period of dual training, another aircraft was sighted off the right hand side of the runway in grass (within the runway gable markers). The aircraft was passed without incident and the runway vacated to await the departure of the aircraft. The new CTAF frequency (132.45) had been monitored throughout the flight and regular base calls made by the training aircraft. No transmissions (e.g. taxiing or entering & backtracking) had been heard from the other aircraft, and the aircraft was not sighted by the student or instructor during the final approach until after touchdown. No damage or injury resulted from this incident.
7/7/2022	OCC2864	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	Sling	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot certificate holder left pitot cover on. On takeoff, as ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot certificate holder left pitot cover on. On takeoff, as rolling down runway, observed airspeed not climbing. Aborted takeoff and returned to hangar and did not fly. RAAus noted the pilot had not flown solo for over a year. It is recommended after any break in flying that pilots consider a refresher or review with an instructor, particularly in a new aircraft type. Pilots are recommended to review RAAP 1 Type Training and RAAP 5 What to expect from a BFR for more guidance.
2/7/2022	OCC2861	Devonport Aerodrome	TAS	Tecnam	P92 Echo Classic	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Local cross country flight was conducted with no issues. On l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Local cross country flight was conducted with no issues. On late downwind approaching base power was eased back to idle for a glide approach when the pilot experienced some roughness in engine. Pilot checked to ensure the choke was not partially on and added slight power which momentarily seemed to ease rough running before experiencing a total engine failure. The pilot immediately turned toward the runway & transmitted a MAYDAY call on CTAF. Once final was safely established a restart procedure was commenced, the engine started and the aircraft was safely landed without incident. Maintenance review has been conducted by a qualified maintainer who inspected carburettor bowls, needles and floats. Not issues identified and unable to replicate issue. Further checks for fuel pressure to be conducted. Further review ongoing, however, no fault has been able to be identified to date. Determined Outcome: The aircraft owner reviewed the Carburettor Icing chart which stated that icing conditions were not present. Maintainer inspected the aircraft for defects with nil identified at time of inspection. The issue could not be replicated and has not occurred again in the seven months since the initial report was lodged.
1/7/2022	OCC3121	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 599	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: An earlier OMS reported that Rotax 912 ULS Oil Radia...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: An earlier OMS reported that Rotax 912 ULS Oil Radiator Part No. 886002 was different in design to the original factory supplied component. An LOA was obtained by the aircraft manufacturer to allow changes to be made with regards to the fitting of the new size oil radiator to the aircraft. Rotax were contacted directly. The original oil radiator was in excess of 10 years old, and whilst it showed no visible damage or wear, the decision was taken to replace the radiator due to higher than normal engine oil temps. Replacing the oil radiator after 10 years appears to have made a significant improvement to the engine oil running temperature.
28/6/2022	OCC2858	Cardwell Aerodrome	QLD	TL Ultralight	TL-2000 Sting	rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During run-up check had a problem with constant speed unit so...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During run-up check had a problem with constant speed unit so decided to return to hanger, while taxing back to the Hanger front nose wheel struck a pothole then within seconds nose wheel collapsed and propeller impacting ground
26/6/2022	OCC2855	Bowenville	QLD	Austflight ULA	Drifter A-503	Rotax	503 582	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants assisted police in determining the...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants assisted police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident.
26/6/2022	OCC2854	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	TL Ultralight	Sting S4	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a dual instructional circuit flight...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a dual instructional circuit flight on runway 21 with a student at Coffs Harbour Airport during CTAF hours (outside controlled airspace hours). They heard an aircraft report at Red Rock tracking southbound coastal to Bundagen Headland not above 500’. The aircraft then reported at the break wall at Coffs Harbour tracking southbound over water not above 500’. At this time they were on a left downwind over water for runway 21 at 1000’. The aircraft passed them in a southerly direction on their left hand side, inside the circuit pattern at approximately 500’. At this time there was also another aircraft operating in the circuit. The pilot of the other aircraft had made calls but was not aware of the aircraft conducting circuits. Education about the expected transition of airports (at or above 1500'AGL) was provided to the pilot of the transiting aircraft.
25/6/2022	OCC2859	Roseberth	QLD	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200	Flying between Betoota and Birdsville at 1,500ft at approx. 18nm from Birdsville the engine started ...
Flying between Betoota and Birdsville at 1,500ft at approx. 18nm from Birdsville the engine started losing power only slightly at first (about 150-200 rpm) the pilot checked engine instruments and observed that the oil pressure was barely registering. The pilot reduced power and retrimmed and slowed to best glide and considered their options. They observed on their EFB that an airstrip was approx. 5 nm ahead. a slightly adjusted course for Roseberth airstrip but the engine was continuing to lose power and there was a sand dune or ridgeline between them and the airstrip and the pilot decided to rule that out as an option and decided to look for a more immediate option for an emergency landing. They made a mayday call on Birsdville CTAF. The pilot then made an emergency landing in a flat stony area of ground.