Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/11/2022	OCC3045	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at YBAF when a partial eng...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at YBAF when a partial engine failure occurred. No issues were noted during run up. On first circuit, there were no issues, all went as per a normal circuit. On take-off for the second circuit, the aircraft initially was performing normally. At approx. 400 feet, serious vibrations were felt, and the engine would not reach max climb power (max rpm noted was 4995rpm), normal climb power is 5200-5300rpm. The engine issue/incident was reported to the tower, as aircraft was approaching downwind, it stabilized at 5000PM before landing uneventfully. Outcome: No conclusive cause was identified. However, no further defects were evident after replacing the following with new - Coils, carburettors, rubber hose replacement, fuel pumps, and leads.
25/11/2022	OCC3049	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a Nav flight with a student, the student co...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a Nav flight with a student, the student conducted a supervised pre-flight on the aircraft and there was sufficient oil and fuel on board for the exercise. A touch and go was completed and the aircraft climbed out at 65 knots with full power. At 300ft AGL the engine started to sputter (multiple times). The Instructor noticed that the RPM was fluctuating and there was a vibration (similar to a wheel shimmy but in flight) in the aircraft. The instructor then took over control from the student and tried to get as much height possible for a turn back to the field. Close to the ground the engine sputtered again. After an extensive investigation, it was found that the right-hand fuel tank contained foreign matter which would intermittently block the fuel pick up port. The tank was removed, cleaned and reinstalled with no further defects evident.
23/11/2022	OCC3043	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	Brumby	R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On climb out after take-off at approx. 150' the aircraft sta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On climb out after take-off at approx. 150' the aircraft started losing power and vibrations could be felt through the airframe and control column. RPM decreased from approx. 5200 RPM to 4800 RPM initially and then gradually continued to decrease from there. The aircraft was able to maintain height at around 300' with partial engine power and the instructor opted to turn back on to the reciprocal runway. The aircraft was landed safely without further incident and the aircraft was subsequently grounded pending LAME inspection. Determined Outcome: Borescope of number 1 cylinder found that the exhaust valve had failed. Valve renewed with nil further defects.
20/11/2022	OCC3037	Muchea/Greenside	WA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: The suspension bungee appears to have partially fail...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: The suspension bungee appears to have partially failed on the aircraft.
19/11/2022	OCC3035	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor and student noticed unusual nosewheel shimmy duri...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor and student noticed unusual nosewheel shimmy during a lesson of touch 'n go circuits. They elected to call for a full-stop landing and to end the lesson. Once the aircraft had landed on the active runway, lack of directional control noted by the instructor who took control of the aircraft. The instructor established control and taxied clear of the runway. Determined Outcome: Once the aircraft was shutdown it was noted that the front nosewheel tube had deflated. The aircraft and the rim of the tyre sustained no damage.
16/11/2022	OCC3034	Pentland	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300	After fueling at Hughenden, the aircraft left for the return flight to Donnington. The pilot landed ...
After fueling at Hughenden, the aircraft left for the return flight to Donnington. The pilot landed at Pentland for a break and there was no indication of fault of aircraft or engine. After following the shutdown and removing their headset the pilot heard a very slight trickle/creak type sound. Being that it’s hard to look fully into the back of plane whilst seated and because they felt they should move with haste the pilot got out. Leaning through the door and looking into the back and pulling out the headset at the same time the pilot caught a glimpse of a flash up close to the back of the seat. Knowing that fuel lines run across the base of the seats in back they immediately got away from the plane and only was able to take the headset and bag from the passenger seat with them. Nothing seemed to be happening and the pilot thought if it’s a small fire they could use dirt to put it out. They then approached the back door and opened it but then could see that they couldn’t stop it. It looked like the area behind seat was alight. Emergency services were called to extinguish the fire.
13/11/2022	OCC3029	Conway	QLD	I C P	Savannah	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot didn’t realise the aircraft was descending slowly,...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot didn’t realise the aircraft was descending slowly, it then touched the water and stopped. It then sank in the mouth of the Proserpine River. RAAus conducted a follow up interview with the pilot and suspended the RPC until a BFR with a nominated CFI was completed to a satisfactory standard. The pilot was also cautioned about conducting landings at locations which were not approved for aircraft use.
12/11/2022	OCC3018	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A partial loss of power and rough running in the aircraft at...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A partial loss of power and rough running in the aircraft at 400'AGL while upwind from departure runway 04R. The pilot made a right turn to land on runway 28R. The engine continued to run after landing, taxied back to Southern Apron.
10/11/2022	OCC3024	Darling Downs	QLD	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed YCFN at 0558 AEST on a cross country solo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed YCFN at 0558 AEST on a cross country solo training flight to Moonie, Tara, Dalby returning to YCFN. They turned at Moonie at 0645 hrs on time and on track now heading for Tara. Tara did not appear on schedule at 0705 so a search pattern was commenced. During this time, the pilot became disoriented in direction and position so elected to contact Brisbane Centre and request assistance whilst tracking 090 degrees in accordance with their learned lost procedures for this area. The pilot tracked to a town called Cecil Plains (unknown at this time) and proceeded with a precautionary search and landing onto an observed airfield. As the airfield surface appeared unsuitable for their aircraft (it was later confirmed by their CFI as an agricultural airfield) the pilot climbed to height and following further guidance from Airservices proceeded to YBBW (Wellcamp) and carried out a successful landing at 0830 hrs.
9/11/2022	OCC3095	Kybong	QLD	Kappa Sabre	RVX-100			Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determinin...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident.
9/11/2022	OCC3022	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200 Gen4	Break down of radio communication, this led to Inbound and Outbound operations from Clifton airstrip...
Break down of radio communication, this led to Inbound and Outbound operations from Clifton airstrip YCFN (QLD) involving two aircraft. Observed separation was about 200 feet vertical and about 200 metres horizontal as the aircraft passed each other.
8/11/2022	OCC3014	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Tecnam	P92 Ealget	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student attempted to turn off runway onto the taxiway at t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student attempted to turn off runway onto the taxiway at too high a speed. They braked asymmetrically and inadvertently applied power. The aircraft skidded and veered onto grassed corner area, but the instructor immediately took over, regained control, and steered the aircraft onto taxiway. OUTCOME: Taxiway excursion during early AB-into flight training resulting in a small skid and aircraft existing both runway and taxiway. No damage to aircraft or occupants. Student and flight instructor debriefed by the CFI after the incident to a high standard. The actions taken by the CFI have lead to a positive learning experience for both the student and instructor. No further actions required.
7/11/2022	OCC3012	Latrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a navigation exercise, aircraft made a straight in...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a navigation exercise, aircraft made a straight in approach for runway 09 (gravel) with a normal pre-landing checklist completed by both the student pilot and the instructor. The student successfully landed the aircraft, and on the rollout, after approximately 20 metres, the Left main tyre began to deflate. The instructor took over immediately and brought the aircraft to a complete stop thereafter the instructor and student pilot exited the aircraft. OUTCOME: Deflated tyre due to possible puncture on gravel runway.
7/11/2022	OCC3025	Toowoomba	QLD	Aeropro	2K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned 5nm separation from airspace and were dead...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned 5nm separation from airspace and were dead reckoning. The wind was forecast as a southerly but ended up being northerly and they inadvertently drifted laterally into the airspace. At the time they didn’t have access to an EFB. INVESTIGATION OUTCOME: The CFI was interviewed to determine if deficiencies in situation awareness or ded- reckoning competency had been addressed and this was confirmed with introduction of new operating procedures and proficiency checks with the pilot at the school.
5/11/2022	OCC3015	Griffith Regional Aerodrome	NSW	Pipistrel	Virus SW	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that during the landing phase the pilot felt ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that during the landing phase the pilot felt a vibration. On landing, the aircraft experienced a nose wheel collapse. The initial phase of the investigation has been completed and the primary cause has been identified as Loss of Control in the landing phase of flight with the aircraft impacting the runway. During the investigation it was determined that the pilot in command did not hold a Recreational Pilot Certificate. The pilot was reminded of their legal obligations to hold a Recreational Pilot Certificate prior to operating as pilot in command of an RAAus aircraft and CASA was advised of the matter.