Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
11/4/2022	OCC2785	Redcliffe Aerodrome	QLD	TL Ultralight	Sting S4	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flare, the aircraft wing hit an Ibis. RAAus cont...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the flare, the aircraft wing hit an Ibis. 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.
11/4/2022	OCC2799	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft (a Foxbat A22LS) was inbound to Bankstown via Pr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft (a Foxbat A22LS) was inbound to Bankstown via Prospect (inbound reporting point), flying a heading to establish on a downwind leg. A short time after an IFR twin reported they were also inbound via Prospect. The twin was given instructions to pass Foxbat A22LS on the left. They were unable to do so and passed the Foxbat on the right. During this time the pilot of the Foxbat missed a traffic alert and received a safety alert from ATC to inform them of the twins position. When they did respond, they acknowledged that they had traffic in sight, and the twin overtook them on the right. Subsequent interview with the instructor revealed they were distracted at the time, interacting with the student. As a result of this event the school has enacted a sterile cockpit process when inbound and outbound at high traffic areas such as Prospect, in addition to during circuit training lessons.
10/4/2022	OCC2789	Camden	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912-ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight instruction in a busy training area associ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight instruction in a busy training area associated with a Class D airport, the aircraft inadvertently entered the Camden CTR. The instructor noted they were focussed on ensuring the student selected an appropriate landing location for PFL and didn't realise how close to Camden airspace they were. Corrective actions introduced include use of ipad or similar to confirm airspace boundaries and remaining situationally aware of the aircraft location.
10/4/2022	OCC2781	Maitland Aerodrome	NSW	Legend	600L	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was completing solo touch and go’s. As they lined u...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was completing solo touch and go’s. As they lined up on their final approach they decided to go around as they weren’t comfortable with their set up. As they lined up for the 2nd approach, they were happy with their configuration and line up and proceed to land with 2 sets of flaps extended. The student felt their flare was smooth and they were lined up in the middle of the runway, the wheels touched down smoothly and then the aircraft glided momentarily before the nose lifted then suddenly dropped. This happened twice before it came to a stop. The CFI will conduct additional training in go-arounds and decision making with the student.
9/4/2022	OCC2774	Lethbridge Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The solo student had completed 4 successful circuits on the d...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The solo student had completed 4 successful circuits on the day prior to this flight. All students are briefed and receive practice and instruction on rejecting landings and associated decision points. Despite training and landing, when the main wheels touched successfully on this landing, the pilot nosed the aircraft forward resulting in a bounce of the nose wheel which oscillated further with resultant damage. A thorough debrief identified Human Factors as the primary cause and the school has extended its' pre solo assessment process to ensure further robustness is assured for students.
9/4/2022	OCC2780	Corowa Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the engine began running rough. The pilot reduc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the engine began running rough. The pilot reduced RPM and speed in an attempt to nurse the engine and continued towards the nearest airport. Approx. 12 miles away the engine seized. The pilot trimmed the aircraft for best glide and made a successful landing at the airport. Further inspection revealed that the exhaust valve head had detached, shattering the #2 piston.
7/4/2022	OCC2773	Gladstone Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with student doing touch ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with student doing touch and go's, another aircraft was heard inbound to track for a final on 10 from the southwest, which would be entering in a non-standard pattern. The aircraft conducting circuit's suffered a partial loss of power (assumed carby ice) aborted its take-off and radioed the intention to roll through to runway threshold of 28 but could not bring aircraft to a stop safely by Alpha 5 intersection and turned the aircraft around off to the far left side of the runway. This meant the aircraft was not clear of gable markers and then contacted the other aircraft to ask its intentions. The other aircraft was on short final and no response was provided. The aircraft landed, taxied off and gave a clear of all runways call. Pilots are reminded of the importance of confirmation that a proposed runway is clear prior to landing and ensuring alerted see and avoid is maintained by responding to calls made in the circuit.
6/4/2022	OCC2779	Lakeside Aerodrome	QLD	Designer Builder	Bush Boar	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a local 30-minute local flight the aircraft was returni...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a local 30-minute local flight the aircraft was returning to its home airstrip. During the time in the air the wind condition had deteriorated, a blustery crosswind had developed and the tailwheel aircraft was being landed on an uphill slope on a grassed area adjacent to the bitumen runway, with a crosswind from the left. Due to insufficient control input by the pilot to keep the windward wing down the left wing lifted and the right aileron grazed the grass runway, the aircraft then ground looped and came to a stop in the long grass. The pilot acknowledged the importance of adequate control input for crosswind landings under those circumstances.
5/4/2022	OCC2788	Benalla Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The landing flare was misjudged and as a result the aircraft ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The landing flare was misjudged and as a result the aircraft landed heavily. The pilot completed remedial training with a RAAus CFI to an acceptable standard.
3/4/2022	OCC2770	Parkes Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Shortly after take-off the engine started to run rough. The p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Shortly after take-off the engine started to run rough. The pilot made a MAYDAY call and performed a successful landing with the engine continuing to run rough. Further inspection identified that the carburettor diaphragm balance tube had melted and become deformed closing off the tube so the carburettor diaphragm would not work correctly.
2/4/2022	OCC2763	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	P&M Aviation	QuikR	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed the start-up routine but found the batter...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed the start-up routine but found the battery was too flat to turn over the engine sufficiently to start. The pilot exited the aircraft and drove and parked their vehicle sufficiently close alongside the aircraft to connect, with the help of a fellow pilot, a set of borrowed jump leads between the car and the aircraft. The pilot entered the cockpit, strapped in, and completed start up routine. The hand throttle was closed, foot throttle was closed, choke was open and parking brake was fully engaged. The pilot shouted clear prop and turned on the ignition and engaged the starter for 2 short bursts of approx. 5 seconds with contacts OFF to prime the engine then engaged the starter with contacts ON. The engine started and immediately went to full power. The aircraft moved forward with the brakes locked, struck the side of the vehicle on the left hand side and rolled over to come to rest on its right side. The pilot turned magnetos and ignition OFF and engine died. Three witnesses, all pilots, righted the aircraft with the pilot still in the cockpit. The pilot then exited the aircraft.
31/3/2022	OCC2762	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When conducting dual circuits at YHEC RWY 10, the instructor ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When conducting dual circuits at YHEC RWY 10, the instructor asked for a rejected take off from touch and go. The student did not apply enough braking and the instructor took over, locked up the brakes and experienced a runway excursion into the clearway. The review determined during pre landing checks the crew had not physically confirmed the brakes were unlocked with the selector position and consequently the aircraft commenced skidding prior to intervention by the instructor on touchdown. The school has implemented additional checking requirements for instructors as well as reiterated earlier instructor intervention to prevent any further re-occurrence.
29/3/2022	OCC2777	Caboolture	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo S	Rotax		OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During an engine change, the replacement brand-new engine had...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During an engine change, the replacement brand-new engine had both carburettors gummed with a substance that prevented correct operation. The first alert was upon selecting fuel to the engine, the left-hand carburettor had a stream of fuel from the overflow. Both floats were stuck down and the needle was stuck full open. Upon disassembly at the direction of Bert Flood, the maintainer found a substantial quantity of a gummy substance and damaged o-rings throughout the carburettors. A full overhaul and clean of both carburettors was carried out and the engine operated normally.
26/3/2022	OCC2757	Whitemore	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were undertaking flight training i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were undertaking flight training in the Training Area adjacent to the Launceston CTZ. On climb at approx. 3500ft the instructor observed an indication of no oil pressure. The instructor immediately reduced engine revolutions and the engine then stopped. No abnormal sounds or other abnormal indications were present. A successful forced landing was carried out on a disused airstrip at Whitemore.
26/3/2022	OCC2758	Lethbridge Park Airport	VIC	Skyfox Aviation	CA-25N Gazelle	Rotax	912A3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A hole was found in the SCAT hose between the airbox and left...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A hole was found in the SCAT hose between the airbox and left hand carburettor due to chafing against the exhaust. A wire in the right hand SCAT hose was found to be exposed in a similar manner. The defect was discovered while replacing the right hand muffler. Both hoses appear to have been routed incorrectly when previously replaced. The incorrect aircraft has had inspections performed by multiple maintainers previously and was not identified.