Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
20/2/2022	OCC2724	West Sale Aerodrome	VIC	Skyfox Aviation	CA25N Gazelle	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After carrying out minor maintenance on the aircraft, the pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After carrying out minor maintenance on the aircraft, the pilot re-attached nose cowlings and prepared the aircraft for flight. The aircraft was removed from the hangar for start-up, however the pilot did not carry out a final gross error check walk around, as was their normal custom. Normal cockpit checks were carried out, as well as the normal flight control checks. The aircraft became airborne as per normal with climb power and the climb attitude was set. The pilot noticed the airspeed was very low and fluctuating and then noted they hadn’t removed the pitot cover. The immediate consideration was to land back but as there was probably enough runway available however, the pilot decided they needed to assess the situation before landing in a cross wind. Climb power was selected and the correct attitude flown for normal climb performance. The aircraft was climbed to 500ft and normal power settings and attitudes were flown by the pilot for a circuit, with GPS ground speed as backup. The aircraft landed without further incident. The aircraft landing gear was inspected for a possible high speed touch down and the pitot tube inspected. The airspeed indicator functioned normally on the subsequent take-off. The pilot noted the error probably resulted from mixing maintenance actions with flight actions and advised for the future they would separate these actions, to ensure all pre-flight actions were completed as normal.
20/2/2022	OCC2731	Strathfieldsaye Aerodrome	VIC	I C P	Savannah VG	Rotax	Rotax 912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered a gust of wind on landing resulting ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered a gust of wind on landing resulting in the left wing of the aircraft contacting the ground and yawing left. The nose wheel folded under causing the prop and right wing contact to the ground.
20/2/2022	OCC2726	Townsville Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Kelpie	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Bird strike damaged the windscreen on approach to RWY 01. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Bird strike damaged the windscreen on approach to RWY 01. ERSA has birds and animals listed as a hazard at Townsville and as a high risk during Dec-May. 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.
18/2/2022	OCC2723	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student who was conducting their third solo became disorien...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student who was conducting their third solo became disoriented whilst flying circuits at a busy airport with passenger transport operations. An inbound passenger aircraft began requesting the position of the student as they had sighted them on upwind for 21 when the passenger aircraft had called downwind for 21. Although there was no direct conflict between aircraft, due to the student’s inaccurate position reports, there was a break-down in situational awareness for the student and the passenger aircraft, causing the passenger aircraft to have to hold in order to for them to regain their situational awareness. The student was retrained in circuit procedures, required radio calls and positioning within the circuit to prevent a recurrence.
12/2/2022	OCC2798	Callington	SA	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: In flight when adding power and climbing, which put engine un...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: In flight when adding power and climbing, which put engine under greater torque effects, it was identified that the engine started cycling in fairly large movements. Damage is not evident when engine not under high torque i.e. in cruise or ground running. Review of this occurrence identified that one of the 2 bolts at the lower portion of the motor mount was stripped and therefore not holding torque. The loose bolt was allowing the engine mount to move around more that it should. The mount was removed, crack tested, and put back together with new bolts/nuts.
11/2/2022	OCC3191	Colac Municipal Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B Gen 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual circuit training, at approx. one metr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual circuit training, at approx. one metre above the runway the student was directed to perform a "Go-Around". The student applied full power and inadvertently applied excessive forward elevator. Application of excessive forward elevator drove the nose down onto the runway surface. This inadvertent action was unrecoverable at this height. Significant damage to the aircraft was sustained.
10/2/2022	OCC2719	Boonah Aerodrome	QLD	Savannah	S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During taxi operations the aircraft propeller struck the moun...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During taxi operations the aircraft propeller struck the mound in between deep vehicle wheel tracks that run parallel to the runway on the airfield.
9/2/2022	OCC2717	Tamworth	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar Plus	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During tyre change and inspection of the rim, a crack was not...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During tyre change and inspection of the rim, a crack was noticed. Rim was replaced accordingly and reported.
9/2/2022	OCC2718	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Seamax	M22	Rotax	912 ULS 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot did not confirm that the aircraft wheels were down ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot did not confirm that the aircraft wheels were down prior to landing resulting in a wheels up landing. The pilot will undertake remedial training to ensure pre landing checklists are completed and wheels confirmed as down prior to landing.
9/2/2022	OCC2716	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, the pilot made a radio call, ent...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, the pilot made a radio call, entered and lined up runway 10, however they had to hold position due to another aircraft conducting a full stop on runway 18. Whilst holding on the threshold of runway 10, the instructor saw something in their peripheral vision so took control of the aircraft and turned slightly right to see more clearly final approach on runway 10. They then saw a Jabiru on final approach, no radio calls were heard from this aircraft nor did they attempt to go around, instead proceeded to fly directly over the aircraft on the threshold and land. The instructor made multiple attempts to contact them and got no response. Pilots are reminded of their obligations to make radio calls and ensure runways are clear when conducting circuits. Refer to AC 91-10 for guidance information on operations at non-controlled aerodromes
8/2/2022	OCC3221	Irongate/Fig Tree	QLD	Europa Aircraft	Europa XS	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing roll aircraft ground looped and experien...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing roll aircraft ground looped and experienced a prop strike, aircraft left wing made contact with the ground causing damage. OUTCOME: Aircraft has been repaired and pilot is undertaking further instructional flights to improve his skill and decision making during the landing faze of flight.
6/2/2022	OCC2712	Shepparton Aerodrome	VIC	Arion	Lightning	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At take-off, with a possible tail wind the pilot experienced ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At take-off, with a possible tail wind the pilot experienced a loss of control with a left wing drop/stall. The pilot believes a partial power loss may also have been a factor. The aircraft left wing tip and nose collided with ground. The aircraft was departing from a runway which had an aircraft inbound on the other direction on a straight in approach. All calls were reported as completed, however the two aircraft did not establish effective communications. The inbound aircraft conducted a go around with no other conflict. Pilots are reminded of the importance of active listening to radio calls when operating at non-controlled airports and ensuring the most into wind runway is selected for flight activities.
4/2/2022	OCC2706	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits on runway 17. On the first ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits on runway 17. On the first approach the pilot had to conduct a go round due to an aircraft on the runway and noticed in climbing that the elevator felt different to the initial take off. The pilot had not flown that specific aircraft for some time and considered it might have been a different control response to the aircraft they fly regularly. On levelling the aircraft at circuit height the pilot noticed that the elevator was right up on the stop and the plane was continuing in level flight. The pilot continued the circuit and after one unsuccessful attempt landed, but noted descent was achieved only through dropping power to idle and staying just marginally above stall speed. Interview with the CFI who had conducted an assessment flight with the pilot noted it was possible the pilot had inadvertently selected flaps to fully down on the go around rather than retracting to up, which would affect the control response. The subsquent assessment flight reviewed goarounds and corrective actions in the event of a go around along with a review of standard circuit procedures.
3/2/2022	OCC2720	Georgetown Aerodrome	TAS	Kitfox Aircraft	Kitfox 5	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft landed at Georgetown runway 06. Wind was approxi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft landed at Georgetown runway 06. Wind was approximately 12 to 15 knots with a crosswind component and the landing was normal. Subsequent to the visit, the pilot taxied for a mid-runway departure on 24 right grass, but elected to depart mid-runway departure as there is normally less turbulence in the latter end of 24. The wind was indicating the same direction as was observed during the landing so the pilot elected to take off at a slight diagonal. Before commencing take-off roll the pilot confirmed the windsock indication which indicated about 10 knots. The take-off roll was commenced and after only a very few metres the aircraft suddenly turned 60 or 70° to the left with no pilot input whilst accelerating more than normal. The pilot decided to continue the take-off as they determined there was still sufficient room to become airborne in normal circumstances. The aircraft did become airborne but did not clear the boundary fence and struck a ditch bank at an acute angle. The aircraft then rotated 90° left and went backwards into a large ditch approximately 1 metre deep and 2 metres wide. The tail wheel suspension springs were damaged as a result.
30/1/2022	OCC2699	Aldinga Aerodrome	SA	American Champion	7AC Champion	Continental	C90-14F	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting circuits on runway 14 with a st...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting circuits on runway 14 with a student. The circuits also included practicing simulated engine failures in various circuit position. The instructor initiated a practice engine failure while turning downwind 14 and the student elected to do a glide approach on to runway 21 which was the best choice from where they were positioned. The instructor failed to make a radio call to inform other traffic on what they were performing. On the commencement of the manoeuvre the instructor had a good look out for other traffic on 14 and did not see any. They continued the approach on to runway 21 in a full side slip to reduce height. Once near the ground they straightened up and commenced the flare and hold off. Seconds later they noticed a VH registered aircraft landing on runway 14 directly in their path. The instructor executed and emergency turn to the left and avoided a collision with the other aircraft.