Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
8/4/2025	OCC4049	Engine	NSW	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The crew (instructor and student pilot) were conducting flyin...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The crew (instructor and student pilot) were conducting flying training and then paused their operations for a break. Then, before resuming further flying training, the instructor conducted another pre-flight lesson briefing, and the student started the engine. It was observed that the engine was running rough and the instructor decided to put the engine down. On inspection, it was found that the exhaust valve of Cylinder No. 4 was out of its place and wasn’t functioning properly. In discussion with the manufacturer, there were no causative factors identified.
6/4/2025	OCC4044	Rowland Flat Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300 Gen 4	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft overran runway 26 during landing. After touchdow...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft overran runway 26 during landing. After touchdown, the pilot applied brakes, but it felt like aquaplaning, and the aircraft failed to stop. The aircraft had no steering functionality. The aircraft was eventually taxied to a parking area, where it is awaiting an L2 inspection before returning to the home base.
31/3/2025	OCC4042	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912 UL2	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During a circuit training session at Jandakot Airport, while ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During a circuit training session at Jandakot Airport, while on the upwind leg of RWY 06R and still below 500 feet, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power on the avionics bus, resulting in the loss of all instruments. With the aircraft powered solely by the main power supply and no backup battery on board, the instructor immediately took control of the aircraft from the student upon detecting the fault. They continued the climb away from the ground, maintaining the runway heading and the established attitude for best rate of climb. The engine appeared to be producing full power. As the aircraft was within Class D airspace with a ceiling of 1000 feet, the instructor used visual reference to two preceding aircraft and the horizon to estimate the altitude, ensuring the aircraft did not exceed the altitude of the other aircraft. While continuing to fly the normal circuit, troubleshooting was initiated. The instructor turned off all electrical systems and switched off the avionics, leaving only the Master and Magnetos on. After a few seconds, the avionics were turned back on, but the instruments remained blacked out. Unable to make a PAN call due to the loss of radio communication, the instructor could not contact the tower to obtain clearance for landing. The decision was made to continue flying the normal circuit, maintaining visual contact with the preceding aircraft, observing for light signals from the tower, and proceeding with the landing without instruments. After completing the pre-landing checks on the late downwind leg, the avionics switch was turned on once again, and the instruments illuminated. The indications were normal, and the altitude displayed exactly 1000 feet. Communication was restored, and the instructor was able to call the tower, obtain landing clearance, and proceed with an otherwise uneventful landing. The fault was subsequently reported in the maintenance release, and the aircraft was grounded. A discussion with the LAME revealed that a service bulletin (SB-100-002LSA) had been issued for replacing a self-resettable fuse with a non-self-resettable fuse. The service bulletin described symptoms identical to those experienced in flight, indicating that in rare circumstances, due to operating conditions or environmental factors, self-resettable fuses could cause a reset even when the nominal amp-rating was not reached.
30/3/2025	OCC4035	Port Macquarie	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar			OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The pilot was about to taxi to the parking area after...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The pilot was about to taxi to the parking area after refuelling from a flight. They were in the pilot seat with the hood closed and latched. As they were just starting to move, when the right hand front canopy mount broke. This caused the canopy to be raised by about 70mm. The pilot immediately shut down and pushed the aircraft to its parking spot.
27/3/2025	OCC4033	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student of an RAAus registered Pipistrel w...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student of an RAAus registered Pipistrel was conducting dual circuit training at Shellharbour Aerodrome on Runway 16. The Pipistrel turned final at about 800 feet. At 600 feet the student realised they were too high to successfully complete the approach and commenced a go-around at 550 feet. With the Alpha having a high climb rate, the student by mid runway had levelled off at 1000 feet. While the Pipistrel was on base and final, a VH-registered aircraft had commenced a descent from overhead to join midfield crosswind Runway 16. A few seconds after levelling off, and about the midpoint of the runway, the Pipistrel pilot heard the VH-registered aircraft begin a joining crosswind call. The call was abruptly terminated and the Pipistrel pilot saw the VH-registered aircraft pass immediately under them. The separation was estimated at about 60 feet. Both aircraft established radio contact and completed their circuit.
24/3/2025	OCC4052	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	912iS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Pilot was distracted by a spurious sensor malfunction and mis...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Pilot was distracted by a spurious sensor malfunction and misunderstood the line-up clearance. As soon as the aircraft was lined up the Pilot realised the error and turned around to the correct RWY direction, as the ATC was confirming line-up direction. Further, the pilot had entered incorrect transponder code which was immediately rectified when informed by ATC.
16/3/2025	OCC4022	Noosa Heads	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot accidentally flew into Class D airspace at 1300ft w...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot accidentally flew into Class D airspace at 1300ft while attempting to fly coastal at 1500ft south and transit through the Sunshine Coast airspace.
15/3/2025	OCC4018	Inbound for Noosa 10nm NW of the Sunshine Coast Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Pilot reported that, when the aircraft was inbound Noosa - 10...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Pilot reported that, when the aircraft was inbound Noosa - 10NM NW of Sunshine Coast airport, he was focused on inbound calls and avoiding entering clouds and undertaking inbound checks, when he mixed up airspaces and accidentally entered airspace D. Following Sunshine Coast tower's contact, he immediately followed ATC instructions and turned left and descended to 1500ft.
14/3/2025	OCC4017	Wedderburn Aerodrome	NSW	Homebuilt	Vazhka	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After a test flight for about 1.5 hrs, the pilot intended to ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After a test flight for about 1.5 hrs, the pilot intended to return for landing at Wedderburn. On short final, the pilot blacked out and only gained senses when he was lowered from a hangar roof on a stretcher.
11/3/2025	OCC4050	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Flight Design GmbH	CTLS	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Aircraft departed RWY35 and subsequently experienced rough ru...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Aircraft departed RWY35 and subsequently experienced rough running on climb. Pilot requested immediate turn to airfield and landed on RWY 12 without further incident.
11/3/2025	OCC4026	Dale River	WA	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS 3	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst flying with student and demonstrating Auto pilot funct...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Whilst flying with student and demonstrating Auto pilot function of Nav and Alt command the instructor and student inadvertently infringed the 4500' CTR step at Dale River. The instructor and student were monitoring the Area frequency and a call from ATC informed them that a turn to the east was required to remain OCTA. A turn was carried out and ATC directly confirmed OCTA.
9/3/2025	OCC4013	Muchea/Greenside Airfield	WA	Zenith	Zodiac CH 601 XL-B	Viking Honda	HF110	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After landing, the pilot completed a 180 degree turn and comm...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After landing, the pilot completed a 180 degree turn and commenced taxiing back towards the hangar. During taxiing, the aircraft left wheel got caught in soft sand, leading the aircraft to swing to the left. Further, the nosewheel hit the soft ground resulting in propeller strike.
8/3/2025	OCC4011	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Aircraft's engine stopped during take-off, leading the PIC to...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Aircraft's engine stopped during take-off, leading the PIC to execute an emergency landing on the remaining runway. The aircraft landed heavily resulting in damage to the landing gear.
8/3/2025	OCC4012	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	At approximately 00:30 hrs, while the student pilot was flying, the aircraft experienced a vibration...
At approximately 00:30 hrs, while the student pilot was flying, the aircraft experienced a vibration that seemed to originate from airframe or propeller as per the instructor, although the engine did not show signs of rough running. The instructor took control, and after reducing power to 4000RPM at around 800 feet, all parameters were checked and found to be within normal limits, however a PAN PAN call was made to the tower. The flight was continued as the vibration ceased. After landing, the maintainer performed ground inspections at full power and checked components like mags and carburettor, revealed no faults. CFI was consulted and the team inspected carburettor icing given weather conditions at the time of flight. Then it was confirmed that recorded dew point and temperature could have lead to icing of the carburettor, and may have been initially misinterpreted as propeller/airframe vibration.
7/3/2025	OCC4036	Canberra Airport	ACT	Bristell	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: According to the Pilot, the aircraft was cleared to maintain ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: According to the Pilot, the aircraft was cleared to maintain upwind. Pilot suggests that in Canberra each landing touch and go clearance is usually given with a phrase – ‘Maintain upwind or make left or right circuit’. Pilot also added that they may have thought that they had permission to conduct a right circuit without realising they had the clearance to maintain upwind.