Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
7/5/2024	OCC3690	Yakanarra Remote Community Airstrip	WA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After starting up the aircraft the pilot taxied out to the ru...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After starting up the aircraft the pilot taxied out to the runway. As they taxied down the runway, they performed the runups to 2000RPM. The engine performed as expected. The pilot lined up and put the aircraft into take-off configuration. They smoothly applied full power, check the engine temperatures and pressures, all were in the green. they checked that the airspeed was alive and climbing. The pilot applied a little bit of backpressure and lifted the front wheel of the runway. The aircraft took off as normal. After take-off they raised the flaps and continued to climb out. As the aircraft was climbing through 350ft AGL the engine started to cough and splutter. The pilot turned back to the airstrip at Yakanarra and set up to land back on the strip. Now with a tail wind, the aircraft was too high and would end up through the fence. The pilot then tuned again back to the runway and pumping the throttle was able to get some power out of the engine. The aircraft landed back on the airstrip safely.
29/4/2024	OCC3687	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student departed aerodrome for CTAF and em...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and student departed aerodrome for CTAF and emergency procedures. The student made a taxi call to depart south not above 1500ft. The student had control and took off, made a right turn and tracked south. At 1500ft the student levelled off. The aircraft then continued a slight climb to 1800ft. The instructor received a call from tower requesting their altitude. The instructor replied 1800ft descending and started an immediate descent to the cleared altitude. The flight continued as normal. Instructor provided information admitting they did not actively monitor the altitude and took responsibility for the error, and will ensure more diligence is applied for the future.
29/4/2024	OCC3680	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits and had made a downwind cal...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits and had made a downwind call on runway 26. They heard another radio call stating an aircraft overhead the field at 1500 to join circuit for 08. The pilot was puzzled by this as the wind indicated runway 26. By this time, the pilot was on base leg and then proceeded onto final and landed for touch and go when they saw the other aircraft low on final on 08 directly in front of them. The pilot had to take evasive action and turn away at approximately 100 feet to avoid a collision. They then proceeded to resume their circuit.
27/4/2024	OCC3678	Latrobe Regional Aerodrome	VIC	Sonex	Waiex	Aero Conversions	AeroVee 2.1	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to take-off from runway 21, the pilot lost ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to take-off from runway 21, the pilot lost control of the directional stability resulting in an increasing oscillation in forward direction. This oscillation resulted in a departure from the runway at speed to the right. The aircraft did not get airborne. The pilot noted he was distracted with other traffic, hurried their departure as a result. They noted poor decision making led to them not following my their pre-takeoff routine.
27/4/2024	OCC3682	Corunna Station	SA	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was coming into land on a private airstrip. On touc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was coming into land on a private airstrip. On touchdown and rolling along at 25-30 knots a kangaroo jumped on to the airstrip from the right-hand side and stuck the front of the aircraft.
26/4/2024	OCC3713	Mt Cotton	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying at 2800 feet AMSL when they were suppose...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying at 2800 feet AMSL when they were supposed to be at 2000 feet AMSL or below to avoid the Class C airspace next to Mt Cotton. The pilot was monitoring Brisbane centre and when the ATC spoke the callsign to see if the pilot was on the frequency and told them to descend. The pilot replied and descended to 1500 feet AMSL.
24/4/2024	OCC3675	Burleigh Heads	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot inadvertently entered controlled airspace.
21/4/2024	OCC3674	Aldinga Aerodrome	SA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced hard landing on runway. Following ma...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced hard landing on runway. Following main wheels' contact with runway, the aircraft nosed over. Nose-wheel gear collapsed and resulted in propeller strike.
21/4/2024	OCC3672	Goulburn	NSW	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During approach, the aircraft collided with terrain.
21/4/2024	OCC3676	Hawker	SA	Micro Aviation	Bantam B22s	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach to land on a private strip, from th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach to land on a private strip, from the north, wind was approximately 8 knots from the south. The approach was long and low. Approximately 80 metres from strip, aircraft dropped quickly, glide speed lost lift quickly. The pilot powered on to no change, and the aircraft came down hard. The undercarriage gave way and the prop. hit the body of the plane.
20/4/2024	OCC3667	Benalla Aerodrome	VIC	Vol Mediterrani	Esqual VM-1C	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing, resulting in pro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft nose gear collapsed on landing, resulting in prop strike and engine stop.
19/4/2024	OCC3688	Caboolture	QLD	Zlin Aviation	Savage Cub LSA	Rotax	912 ULS2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus was advised that during landing, the crew of the Gub Tw...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: RAAus was advised that during landing, the crew of the Gub Twin Astir detected a Savage Cub operating on the runway who proceeded to take off in front of them. Nil calls were heard from the aircraft advising of intentions. The pilot of the second aircraft advised that although they heard calls from other aircraft in the circuit (5 other aircraft at the time) nothing was heard from the glider pilot.
16/4/2024	OCC3658	Preston Beach	WA	Aeropilot	Legend 600	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying for pleasure in ideal conditions when th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying for pleasure in ideal conditions when there was a sudden noise from the rear of the aircraft accompanied by strong vibration felt in the rudder pedals lasting only a few seconds. Power was reduced, a loud impact was heard at the rear of the aircraft followed by total loss of control. The ballistic parachute was deployed immediately, ignitions and master off, the aircraft then settled in a steep nose down attitude suspended under the parachute. The descent was quite gentle but impact with a tree on descent caused some damage and the subsequent impact with the ground severely damaged the aircraft. The pilot and passenger remained secure in the harnesses and escaped the wreckage un-injured. The minor cuts and scrapes occurred in crawling out of the wreckage due to contact with very sharp exposed carbon fibre edges.
14/4/2024	OCC3671	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Piper	J-3C-65	Continental	A-65	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot started the aircraft for circuits prior to receivin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot started the aircraft for circuits prior to receiving clearance at a Class D aerodrome. The aircraft is not fitted with electric start mechanism. RAAus followed up and confirmed the pilot was compliant under CASA requirements to operate in controlled airspace and for the future would ensure contact with the tower and start clearance is obtained prior to starting the aircraft.
14/4/2024	OCC3655	Dubbo	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	Gen 4 3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot heard a bang and the aircraft sh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flight, the pilot heard a bang and the aircraft shook violently. At first, the pilot thought they had collided with a large bird. The pilot disabled the autopilot and checked the readings, and temps and oil pressure were normal but RPM was erratic. The pilot closed the throttle to idle and made an immediate turn for Dubbo. Approximately 15nm east of Dubbo airport, the pilot contacted ATC with a Pan Pan. After 1-2 mins the prop began to spin slower than the RPM and was causing an excessive sink rate. The pilot switched to a MAYDAY call as the airframe was shaking even worse and affecting controls. The pilot made an uneventful landing into a paddock. The pilot shutdown the aircraft and advised ATC of landing.