Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
15/1/2022	OCC2686	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	FK Lightplanes	FK14B2 Polaris	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Windshear on short final resulted in a heavy landing of the a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Windshear on short final resulted in a heavy landing of the aircraft. Members are reminded of the importance of monitoring local conditions and assessing the potential for windshear and other turbulence on short final.
15/1/2022	OCC2696	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J200	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft is being repaired and did not have wings attache...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft is being repaired and did not have wings attached at the time. The aircraft was positioned into the wind and towards a V drain about 30 meters away to conduct an engine start-up to circulate the engine oil with the intention to run at idle only. It should be noted this is not a recommended procedure by the aircraft manufacturer, with the recommendation being to use inhibiting oil to prevent cylinder deterioration. The pilot had used a checklist to ensure the aircraft was configured correctly for start, however the pilot may have knocked the throttle while entering the aircraft. When the starter button was activated the engine fired instantly, went to 75% power, overrode the parking brake and proceeded into the V drain. Substantial damage to the aircraft nose wheel assembly and propeller was sustained as a result. The owner will conduct all actions required subsequent to a propeller strike, prior to repairing and returning to flight status.
15/1/2022	OCC2684	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	Sonex	Sonex	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure after take off. Fu...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure after take off. Further inspection revealed that the occurrence was as a result of the flywheel bolts which had become loose.
14/1/2022	OCC2915	Gympie Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The upper engine cowling fastener was not secured and the c...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The upper engine cowling fastener was not secured and the cowling flexed while in flight, impacting the boss of the propellor. This occurred at 500ft AGL on initial climb out, during a training flight. The SI took over and the aircraft was landed safely. Subsequent review indicated the standard process was for the pilot to slide a hand inside the air vent to support the bottom cowling which ensured the fastener was secured in the catch.
13/1/2022	OCC2682	Tyabb Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual instructional touch and goes, the student lost di...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual instructional touch and goes, the student lost directional control, first to the left then to the right. The instructor took over however, couldn’t recover the directional control. When the instructor realised it would not climb they reduced power to idle and brought the aircraft into the paddock to the right, it cartwheeled once on touching down in the paddock and came to a halt on its roof, upside down.
13/1/2022	OCC2681	Lismore	NSW	Jabiru	J-170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight with a student, a taxi call (with intent...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual flight with a student, a taxi call (with intentions to depart to the SW) and entering back-tracking call were made for runway 15 at Lismore. Shortly after take-off on runway 15, (passing through approx. 300-400ft AGL) an inbound call was heard from a Foxbat aircraft, stating they were inbound from the south-west at 1000ft. Believing no conflict existed, the training aircraft continued climbing on runway heading (150 degrees) with intentions to reach 1500ft and/or 3nm prior to departing from upwind to the south-west by a right turn. Upon reaching 3nm from Lismore, passing through 1300ft, a departure call was made stating they were "departing off upwind runway 15, passing through 1300ft, on climb to 1500ft and shortly tracking to the south-west". Shortly after this call, and passing 1400ft, the start of another radio call was heard from the Foxbat, prior to the training aircraft seeing the Foxbat directly ahead and below the nose, breaking off into a right hand turn to avoid them. It is estimated there was approximately 300-400ft vertical separation (based on the Foxbat reporting inbound at 1000ft), and the Foxbat passed down the left side and below. No collision or damage occurred. Pilots are reminded of the critical importance of alerted see and avoid and for broadcasts to contain accurate position and height information, particularly at busy non-controlled airports.
12/1/2022	OCC2680	Caboolture	QLD	Rainbow SkyReach	Cheetah XLS (Bushcat)	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During pre-flight it was noted that where the elevator cable...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During pre-flight it was noted that where the elevator cable exits the empennage near the horizontal stabilizer, the aircraft skin has rubbed the protective coating from the cable exposing the strands. Nil strands damaged at this stage
11/1/2022	OCC2683	Launceston Aerodrome	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Carbon monoxide (CO) was indicated in the cockpit. The aircra...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Carbon monoxide (CO) was indicated in the cockpit. The aircraft was fitted with a card CO detector on the instrument panel which was noticed by the flight crew to discolour. A crew member experience symptoms consistent with elevated levels of CO exposure. There was no report of any new act intervening which might cause an abnormal presence of CO in the cockpit and there was no previous history of CO ingress into the cockpit. Further inspection revealed that a missing rear fairing screw was allowing carbon monoxide to enter the cockpit. The screw was replaced and issue resolved. Pilots and aircraft owners are reminded that the presence of carbon monoxide within the cockpit may result in pilot/passenger incapacitation. Fitment of electronic carbon monoxide detectors are strongly recommended and available from the RAAus shop. More information on the dangers of carbon monoxide are available from the ATSB and CASA websites.
11/1/2022	OCC2776	Caboolture	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lower longerons for the aircraft frame showed signs of co...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lower longerons for the aircraft frame showed signs of corrosion
10/1/2022	OCC2677	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was taxiing for departure from runway 36. There we...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was taxiing for departure from runway 36. There were three other aircraft in vicinity. A twin aircraft was lined up runway 36, a Cessna 172 just landed and exiting, another Cessna 172 in run up bay. It took approx. 6-7mins to taxi to holding point on runway 35. The Jabiru pilot had confirmed their radio was working as they had asked the Cessna how much longer before they would be departing. There had been no other calls on frequency. The Jabiru pilot called entering 35 for departure to the east. As they lined up a twin aircraft overflew and went around. The twin aircraft must have been on short final when the Jabiru entered runway. The Jabiru pilot didn’t see them, and they didn’t call the Jabiru when it entered and they saw there was going to be a conflict. The Jabiru departed without further incident. Pilots are reminded of the critical need for alerted see and avoid, particularly at busy non-controlled airports
9/1/2022	OCC2678	Remlap Park Allworth	NSW	FPNA	A22 Valor	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a hard landing due to wind shear. Th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a hard landing due to wind shear. The pilot completed a go around and on the second landing the aircraft went to the left due to a damaged nose wheel. There was also damage to the propellor and RH wing as the nose wheel collapsed.
2/1/2022	OCC2672	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	SportStar Plus	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a gusty crosswind landing, the right wingtip contacted...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a gusty crosswind landing, the right wingtip contacted the ground, resulting in damage to the right wing. The pilot will complete revision of crosswind management techniques prior to flight in crosswinds and was unfamiliar with the aircraft type.
30/12/2021	OCC2746	Tocumwal	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight on return to Yarrawonga from Echuca the engine...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight on return to Yarrawonga from Echuca the engine began losing power and running rough, coin-sided with an erratic CHT reading. The pilot had been able to reduce power to idle which allowed the engine to begin running smoothly again. After a short period of time after the power had been advanced back to around 60% percent to keep the engine running smooth and CHT indication to be within normal range. This process had been repeated with four separate occasions of the engine running rough. The pilot had contacted Melbourne centre after the second occurrence and planned a diversion to Tocumwal where they made a safe landing.
30/12/2021	OCC2671	Goolwa Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230 - C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, completed three circuits and departed...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, completed three circuits and departed the circuit area for flight over Hindmarsh Island to Murray Mouth then returned overhead Clayton. The pilot joined mid downwind 01, completed downwind checks, landed long due to the rough surface of the runway but had fully landed and deployed brakes when they lost control and veered from the end of the runway. The aircraft collided with the rear of a hangar as well as a water tank and the door support of a second hangar. The pilot tried to avoid the collision by firstly applying power to power out of the situation but there was not enough lift available, so they applied brakes again and aimed as well as they could for the gap between a water tank and the door support of a hangar, such that the wings would take the brunt of the force. The aircraft continued on and came to rest in the rear wall of a hangar. The pilot switched of the Master switch but could not switch off fuel due to ruptured fuel tanks. The passenger and pilot were able to exit the aircraft via the right hand door and leave the hangar via a damaged wall panel. The pilot noted a wind change had been forecast (to become a tailwind on 01) and believes this had just occurred as they touched down. Subsequent discussion with the pilot revealed they realised they could have landed shorter, could have conducted an orbit to allow the wind change to establish and then repositioned for the other direction.
30/12/2021	OCC2670	Maitland Aerodrome	NSW	Czech Sport Aircraft	Piper Sport	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The nose wheel collapsed on an aborted take-off when the cano...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The nose wheel collapsed on an aborted take-off when the canopy opened due to not being re-latched after pilot distraction.