Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
12/9/2021	OCC2529	Ballina	NSW	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that the aircraft had radio issues so the pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported that the aircraft had radio issues so the pilot returned to Lismore. On inspection it was found that there was a broken wire in the pilots PTT switch under the control grip. A new PTT wiring harness was fitted.
10/9/2021	OCC2524	Echuca Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	The aircraft experienced a partial loss of power and a smell of burning oil on take-off at 300 feet ...
The aircraft experienced a partial loss of power and a smell of burning oil on take-off at 300 feet AGL. After checking, all gauges and readouts were where they should be the pilot determined the best course of action was to maintain climb while they were able to, to an altitude that was safe to turn back as they had no option to land in their current direction. The pilot climbed to around 600ft AGL at which point they turned and headed directly back to runway and landed.
8/9/2021	OCC2535	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported to RAAus via an Airservices CIRRIS Report t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported to RAAus via an Airservices CIRRIS Report that an aircraft departing YCAB observed a low flying aircraft flying in the same direction. The aircraft was descending and appeared to cross the southbound and the northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway. When last seen the aircraft appeared to drop the port wing and impact a vehicle before continuing into bushland. The aircraft that was observed this continued downwind to clear the circuit before orbiting to view the site and making a report to Brisbane Centre 125.7, several passes failed to relocate the aircraft. It is understood that aviation authorities and Police initiated a thorough search and investigation, however no further evidence was found. It can only be assumed that the aircraft was flown away from the scene.
7/9/2021	OCC2520	Dunwich Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	While flying to YCDR from YHEC, the aircraft was in the cruise at 3500ft approx. 5nm north west of Y...
While flying to YCDR from YHEC, the aircraft was in the cruise at 3500ft approx. 5nm north west of YDUN. A smell of oil followed by smoke entered the cockpit, EFIS indicated 0 oil pressure. The pilot turned toward YDUN, shut the engine down and glided in landing without incident.
5/9/2021	OCC2521	Gabyon Station	WA	I C P	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On departure from the airstrip the aircraft encountered a st...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On departure from the airstrip the aircraft encountered a strong gust of 45 degree cross wind from the right as it rose above the scrub line. This resulted in lifting the right wing to an angle that the pilot was unable to recover from.
5/9/2021	OCC2519	Lower Wattle Grove	TAS	FPNA	A-22 Valor	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was caught by strong gust of tail wind shortly ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was caught by strong gust of tail wind shortly prior to crossing the fence at the landing strip. The pilot was unable to go around, they landed long and fast resulting in a bent nose wheel stirrup and the aircraft skidding off runway through a fence. The pilot has since completed additional retraining.
4/9/2021	OCC2523	Renmark Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	22B-192	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Callington to Renmark, and approx. 2-3 Miles...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Callington to Renmark, and approx. 2-3 Miles from Renmark the pilot of the RAAus aircraft called their approach from South East, descending from 3500ft. Approx. 30 to 60 secs later they observed a Glasair aircraft to starboard, approx. 200-300 metres horizontally and at their level, on climb, heading toward them. The pilot estimated the other aircraft would have cleared above them by 200 to 300ft Both aircraft saw each other at the same time and veered to avoid conflict. The pilots communicated via radio and it is believed a miscommunication about the inbound aircraft may have resulted in the proximity event.
2/9/2021	OCC2518	Flinders Is.	TAS	Jabiru	Jabiru UL-T	Jabiru	2200 Gen 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approx. 800' ASL inbound to Lady Barron and about to make ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At approx. 800' ASL inbound to Lady Barron and about to make an inbound traffic broadcast the aircraft's engine started running very rough, then after about 30 seconds stopped completely. The pilot made a Mayday call on the Flinders Is. CTAF, then selected the nearest suitable clearing in the Tea tree scrub below and executed a forced landing without further incident. After exiting the aircraft, the pilot noticed that the aircraft's propeller was missing and that the propeller mounting bolts had all been sheared off.
30/8/2021	OCC2513	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Aeropro	2K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot hadn't noticed the bird strike occur but between ci...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot hadn't noticed the bird strike occur but between circuits had noticed a large flock of crows in the intersection of runway 06 & 12/30 that dispersed as they passed them following a touch and go. On the next circuit they noticed a small Magpie Lark on the runway. On landing they noticed the evidence on the left wing of the bird strike although no other damage occurred. 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.
28/8/2021	OCC2514	Thargomindah	QLD	Jabiru	SP470	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the take-off roll, on a solid sandy loam strip, the airc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the take-off roll, on a solid sandy loam strip, the aircraft lurched left when the nose left the ground. Full right rudder was applied and as the edge of the runway approached (where there was a rill of dirt) the aircraft was coaxed off the ground in ground effect, straightened and manoeuvred back to the runway, where the aircraft touched both main wheels on the ground at an angle for a short period and then lifted off. Control was secured flying straight and level while the aircraft accelerated and then climbed out. At about 300ft AGL a dull thump started, and was later later determined to be the right hand landing gear which had broken away approx. 20cm above the lower bend and was being held in the air by the brake line. A steady climb was achieved and flight at about 70kt was suitable to stop the thumping and all control surfaces were working well. A friend on the ground was contacted and was asked check the aircraft as it flew overhead. It was suspected that there may have been an undercarriage issue and this was confirmed. The emergency services had been contacted and were on their way to the airfield. While waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the airfield, the aircraft climbed to 3000 ft AMSL and practiced stalls and then returned for a practice flyover so the ground crew could see what the issue was and land on the next time around on the dirt runway. The aux fuel pump had been running and the airspeed was about 65-70 kt. The aircraft was not able to gain height and the pilot was only doing gentle turns to (avoid a stall spin) due to concerns that the wheel could dislodge and hit a control surface. On the downwind leg abeam the threshold the engine stopped (possible carry icing). A glide speed of 60 kt was adopted and a gentle turn made towards the field. Fuel and all switches were shut off and the aircraft landed inside the fence in rocky but tree-free area. On impact the aircraft was doing about 35-40 kt and skidded to a stop with the tail raising to about a 50 degree angle off the ground then settled down. The pilot exited the aircraft.
27/8/2021	OCC2516	North Stradbroke Island	QLD	Tecnam	P2004 Bravo	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the pre-take-off checks the pilot was distracted by an...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the pre-take-off checks the pilot was distracted by another aircraft and departed with one fuel tap off. When changing fuel selection once airborne, the other fuel tap was inadvertently turned off and the engine stopped resulting in a forced landing on a beach. The pilot had earlier turned off a fuel tap to stop fuel venting overboard on a hot day. This resulted in the engine stopping when changing tanks. The pilot recognised their error but elected to land anyway. There was no damage to the aircraft. The pilot was mentored by RAAus Flight Operations staff as to checklist use and aeronautical decision making.
26/8/2021	OCC2510	Roma Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	The Instructor had completed three circuits with the student, then the student completed five solo c...
The Instructor had completed three circuits with the student, then the student completed five solo circuits. The Instructor then again boarded the aircraft. After the aircraft had taxied about 20m the left hand undercarriage collapsed. They found the thread stripped on first bolt and a nut missing, the second bolt was broken.
21/8/2021	OCC2511	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Eurofox	2k	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting flight training at Caboollture on RWY12 wit...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting flight training at Caboollture on RWY12 with approx. 3 aircraft established in the pattern, a Tecnam radioed they were taxiing for RWY30. Based on the instructors’ observation of other aircraft who have established the active RWY, they thought this pilot may change to taxi to RWY12. After turning base onto RWY 12 and rolling wings level, the instructor became visual with the Tecnam who was upwind on RWY30. The pilots spoke on the ground and resolved the issue, however at busy CTAF airports, it is important to use "alerted see and avoid" and active scanning to reduce the possibility of mid air conflict.
19/8/2021	OCC2509	Aldinga Aerodrome	SA	Skyfox Aviation	CA22	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: New cones had been placed adjacent to the taxiway to note an...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: New cones had been placed adjacent to the taxiway to note an aircraft parking area. It was reported that a pilot did not see a marker cone when entering the parking area and taxied into it destroying the cone. The pilot reported that the aircraft was not damaged and later departed.
13/8/2021	OCC2506	Tooradin Aerodrome	VIC	Fly Synthesis	Texan TC	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a test flight on an aircraft that ha...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a test flight on an aircraft that had just undergone maintenance. Early during the take-off roll at approx. 30% power the aircraft veered left. Full right rudder was applied by the highly experienced pilot with no effect, the aircraft left the runway and impacted a small mound of earth and long grass before coming to a stop. The nosewheel was sheered off and the propeller damaged. Review of this occurrence identified that a strong crosswind was present at the time of the accident. Environmental factors in combination with minimal power, low airspeed and p-factor, torque effect etc. likely contributed to the aircraft veering left and running off the runway. Members are reminded of the need to monitor weather conditions and set personal minimums to avoid incidents, even when they are very proficient with their aircraft.