Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
4/5/2022	OCC2797	Wagga Wagga Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Bird Strike of right wing tip shortly after take-off (100/150...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Bird Strike of right wing tip shortly after take-off (100/150ft AGL). Flew a circuit and returned to land without issue. 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.
30/4/2022	OCC2794	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	Brumby	R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight, the Brumby was on mid final runway 03 a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight, the Brumby was on mid final runway 03 at approximately 300 ft AGL for a fullstop landing. Another aircraft was sighted conducting a departure on runway 21, 1nm ahead passing 200 ft AGL. No radio calls were heard from the departing aircraft. A go around was initiated with a right turn to the east. The conflicting aircraft was seen to also conduct a right turn to the west. Attempts were made to contact the aircraft with no response received.
22/4/2022	OCC2790	Caboolture	QLD	Tecnam	P96 Golf	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Significant internal corrosion and some external corrosion fo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Significant internal corrosion and some external corrosion found in airframe longerons. Identified with borescope and reported to the manufacturer for further advice.
18/4/2022	OCC2787	Maitland Aerodrome	NSW	TL Ultralight	TL Sirius	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a return leg of a cross-country flight which o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a return leg of a cross-country flight which originally departed from Maitland, to Port Macquarie, then back to Maitland. The pilot had originally planned to leave Port Macquarie at 0635Z, which meant they were due to arrive at Maitland by 0735Z. The departure had been delayed due to two departing and one arriving RPT aircraft and then another departing aircraft after that. This delay pushed the departure time to 0645Z. The pilot still had planned to arrive exactly 10 minutes before last light. After noticing the aircraft not reaching points as quick as it should have, the pilot recalculated and found their ETA to be 0755 for the circuit at Maitland, they then requested tracking through Williamtown restricted airspace to ensure they could reach Maitland in a timely manner. The pilot received help from Williamtown centre controller who assisted with vital information and support to get them on the ground safely. The pilot had the established visual on Maitland aerodrome and made the call for a straight in approach, runway 23. Their touchdown time was approx. 0758Z. The pilot was appropriately qualified to operate in active military restricted airspace which requires current CASA qualifications. Pilots are reminded of the importance of ensuring adequate time is allowed to account for delays, particularly when intending to arrive close to last light on longer navigation flights.
14/4/2022	OCC2784	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At early downwind on the fourth circuit at a controlled airpo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At early downwind on the fourth circuit at a controlled airport, the pilot received no response despite making several radio calls. They tried troubleshooting actions including confirming the volume level, confirmed the frequency was correct and checked their headset and got no response. The pilot assumed a radio failure had occurred. As traffic was clear, they landed on runway 06R, taxied off the runway and called ground 3 times. The pilot checked for traffic, crossed 06L and taxied back to the hangar. The pilot was debriefed by a RAAus CFI and realised they should have included the phrase "transmitting blind" and checked for light signals from the tower.
13/4/2022	OCC3241	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight, on upwind following afte...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight, on upwind following after take-off checks the aircraft experienced a significant vibration above 4200rpm. They immediately reduced power to 4000rpm and advised tower they were returning for an immediate landing. The aircraft had sufficient power available to conduct a normal circuit. Changing fuel tanks and switching electric fuel pump on made nil difference. They made an uneventful full stop landing and engineers checked aircraft and endorsed to fly again.
11/4/2022	OCC2778	Gympie Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the check flight prior to the students’ solo flight th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the check flight prior to the students’ solo flight the instructor went over Engine Failure after Take Off (EFATO), short field landings, go arounds and glide approaches. All circuits were demonstrated by the student to a very high standard. The wind was pretty much directly down the runway at no more than 5 knots. The student had completed about 3 to 4 circuits with no issues but on the final landing, bounced the aircraft. Instead of applying full power and going-around, the student closed the throttle and tried to control the aircraft. The aircraft bounced 3 times and on the fourth bounce struck the propeller, breaking the nose wheel landing gear. The student will be retrained on correct techniques for managing bounces, go arounds, and effective decision making.
11/4/2022	OCC2785	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	TL Ultralight	Sting S4	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flare, the aircraft wing hit an Ibis. RAAus cont...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flare, the aircraft wing hit an Ibis. 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.
11/4/2022	OCC2799	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft (a Foxbat A22LS) was inbound to Bankstown via Pr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft (a Foxbat A22LS) was inbound to Bankstown via Prospect (inbound reporting point), flying a heading to establish on a downwind leg. A short time after an IFR twin reported they were also inbound via Prospect. The twin was given instructions to pass Foxbat A22LS on the left. They were unable to do so and passed the Foxbat on the right. During this time the pilot of the Foxbat missed a traffic alert and received a safety alert from ATC to inform them of the twins position. When they did respond, they acknowledged that they had traffic in sight, and the twin overtook them on the right. Subsequent interview with the instructor revealed they were distracted at the time, interacting with the student. As a result of this event the school has enacted a sterile cockpit process when inbound and outbound at high traffic areas such as Prospect, in addition to during circuit training lessons.
10/4/2022	OCC2789	Camden	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912-ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight instruction in a busy training area associ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight instruction in a busy training area associated with a Class D airport, the aircraft inadvertently entered the Camden CTR. The instructor noted they were focussed on ensuring the student selected an appropriate landing location for PFL and didn't realise how close to Camden airspace they were. Corrective actions introduced include use of ipad or similar to confirm airspace boundaries and remaining situationally aware of the aircraft location.
10/4/2022	OCC2781	Maitland Aerodrome	NSW	Legend	600L	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was completing solo touch and go’s. As they lined u...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was completing solo touch and go’s. As they lined up on their final approach they decided to go around as they weren’t comfortable with their set up. As they lined up for the 2nd approach, they were happy with their configuration and line up and proceed to land with 2 sets of flaps extended. The student felt their flare was smooth and they were lined up in the middle of the runway, the wheels touched down smoothly and then the aircraft glided momentarily before the nose lifted then suddenly dropped. This happened twice before it came to a stop. The CFI will conduct additional training in go-arounds and decision making with the student.
9/4/2022	OCC2774	Lethbridge Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The solo student had completed 4 successful circuits on the d...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The solo student had completed 4 successful circuits on the day prior to this flight. All students are briefed and receive practice and instruction on rejecting landings and associated decision points. Despite training and landing, when the main wheels touched successfully on this landing, the pilot nosed the aircraft forward resulting in a bounce of the nose wheel which oscillated further with resultant damage. A thorough debrief identified Human Factors as the primary cause and the school has extended its' pre solo assessment process to ensure further robustness is assured for students.
9/4/2022	OCC2780	Corowa Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the engine began running rough. The pilot reduc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the engine began running rough. The pilot reduced RPM and speed in an attempt to nurse the engine and continued towards the nearest airport. Approx. 12 miles away the engine seized. The pilot trimmed the aircraft for best glide and made a successful landing at the airport. Further inspection revealed that the exhaust valve head had detached, shattering the #2 piston.
7/4/2022	OCC2773	Gladstone Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with student doing touch ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with student doing touch and go's, another aircraft was heard inbound to track for a final on 10 from the southwest, which would be entering in a non-standard pattern. The aircraft conducting circuit's suffered a partial loss of power (assumed carby ice) aborted its take-off and radioed the intention to roll through to runway threshold of 28 but could not bring aircraft to a stop safely by Alpha 5 intersection and turned the aircraft around off to the far left side of the runway. This meant the aircraft was not clear of gable markers and then contacted the other aircraft to ask its intentions. The other aircraft was on short final and no response was provided. The aircraft landed, taxied off and gave a clear of all runways call. Pilots are reminded of the importance of confirmation that a proposed runway is clear prior to landing and ensuring alerted see and avoid is maintained by responding to calls made in the circuit.
6/4/2022	OCC2779	Lakeside Aerodrome	QLD	Designer Builder	Bush Boar	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a local 30-minute local flight the aircraft was returni...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a local 30-minute local flight the aircraft was returning to its home airstrip. During the time in the air the wind condition had deteriorated, a blustery crosswind had developed and the tailwheel aircraft was being landed on an uphill slope on a grassed area adjacent to the bitumen runway, with a crosswind from the left. Due to insufficient control input by the pilot to keep the windward wing down the left wing lifted and the right aileron grazed the grass runway, the aircraft then ground looped and came to a stop in the long grass. The pilot acknowledged the importance of adequate control input for crosswind landings under those circumstances.