Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/10/2021	OCC2566	Caboolture Airfield	QLD	Bushcat	Tailwheel	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst securing the harness by tightening the LH shoulder str...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst securing the harness by tightening the LH shoulder strap, the pilot heard a tearing sound and the shoulder harness became longer. Further tightening of the harness resulted in the entire harness coming adrift from the aircraft. Upon inspection, the sewn portions of the harness behind the top of seat backrest had come lose causing the individual pieces of the harness to separate. Further investigation of other harness pieces revealed the same fault. The manufacturer has issued Safety Directive CH 016-11-2021 for the inspection and possible replacement of the Safety Harness.
26/10/2021	OCC2648	Roma Aerodrome	QLD	Skystar Aircraft Corp	Kitfox 3	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing the aircraft ground looped at around 8knots. Du...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing the aircraft ground looped at around 8knots. Due to a small rudder and lack of airflow from the prop at idle, the technique for landing this aircraft required a different technique than the pilot was used to. Pilots are encouraged to review the Pilot Operating Handbook and review landing techniques for tail wheel aircraft to ensure their technique is correct for the type being operated.
24/10/2021	OCC2565	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the instructor needed to takeov...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, the instructor needed to takeover on very short final to correct the students approach and demo how to land in conditions of potential shear and gusting and wind direction not consistent. The following circuit the instructor talked the student through the process and on late final there were noticeable wind gusts and turbulence, but the student appeared to handle the conditions ok. On flare a strong gust induced a balloon followed by sudden significant drop in airspeed. The Instructor took over but the students hand was still on the throttle which delayed the instructor in applying full power. The aircraft stalled with moderate wing drop and significant yaw to the left. A heavy bounce resulted and the aircraft, now with full power applied, continued yaw to the right over a parallel runway, became airborne with RHS wing drop. Airspeed was recovered and the aircraft remained airborne and back on center line of correct runway. They proceeded to fly a normal circuit and performed go-around next landing attempt due to conditions. The subsequent approach was a successful landing. The aircraft was revealed to have damage to the right wing and elevator. The instructor noted for the future that earlier preparation to take over was required rather than attempting to talk the student through corrective actions in those conditions. Instructors are encouraged to review the Instructor panel discussion from National Safety Month 2021 on the RAAus website for strategies to assist in management of student Loss of Control situations.
22/10/2021	OCC2563	Wagga Wagga Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst performing solo circuits, after the third landing for ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst performing solo circuits, after the third landing for the day the student applied power and the aircraft veered to the left off the runway between the landing lights onto the grass. The student did not apply the correct inputs to prevent the aircraft departing the runway and the CFI will complete additional remedial training prior to further solo.
22/10/2021	OCC2783	Forrest Aerodrome	WA	Cessna	150L	continental	0-200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing all necessary pre-flight checks the pilot to...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing all necessary pre-flight checks the pilot took off from Esperance airport for a flight to Forrest airport. At 10nm they made a radio call on YFRT CTAF advising they were joining a left base for runway 36. Upon joining base, the pilot conducted a landing checklist which ensured mixture rich, carby heat apply full on and airspeed 60-70kt. After turning left at 500ft with 10 degrees of flap already been extended previously for 15seconds and joining final for runway 36 at approx. 200ft 10 seconds after joining final the engine began to violently vibrate and lose power. Carburettor heat had been applied during the descent due to using a reduced power setting for the descent. Once the engine began to vibrate and sputter the pilot instantly reached for the carby heat (which was already fully on), ensured the mixture was fully rich (which it was) and ensured the fuel tank was selected to both (which it was). After pumping the throttle, the engine did not respond and came to a stop instantly. At this time it was noted that due to trees, scrub and a train line, landing straight ahead would not be successful and the runway could not be made at the time of the engine failure. There was a road approx. 2nm south of the airport (just south of the train line) which was a more suitable landing site, so the aircraft was turned slightly right and full flap was applied and a successful forced landing was conducted on this road where no one was injured and the aircraft was not damaged. Upon landing there was a considerable amount of oil dripping onto the nose wheel and onto the ground and all around the engine cowling including the firewall was covered in oil.
17/10/2021	OCC2597	Cape Gloucester	QLD	Skyranger	V-Max	Rotax	Ul 80 Hp	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the private airstrip the wind had changed to a Northerly. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the private airstrip the wind had changed to a Northerly. The property owner was building a new two-story house which created mechanical turbulence on approach from the NNW direction as well. Just prior to touch down, about a meter off the ground, the pilot felt a downdraft coming from their left side and causing a hard landing. In addition to the new house/building, there were trees and shrubs adding to the mechanical turbulence. The pilot confirmed for the future they would confirm the wind direction and ensure sufficient airspeed was carried into the approach to allow for possible mechanical turbulence.
17/10/2021	OCC2561	Camden Haven Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra DL	Rotax	912ULS2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, on the fourth touch and go the airc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, on the fourth touch and go the aircraft starting pulling to the left. The instructor took control and asked student to remove feet from the brakes. The student reported they didn't have feet on the brakes; so a full stop was conducted and an inspection found the left main tire had deflated. The aircraft was secured beside the runway environment while tools and spare tire were brought in from Port Macquarie. During the tire change, a small puncture was found on the inside sidewall of the inner tube, probably caused by debris from the grass runway. Afterwards the aircraft flown back to Port Macquarie.
14/10/2021	OCC2558	Roland flat Aerodrome	SA	Aroechute	Hummerchute	Rotax	582	About 300mm of the prop broke off while climbing for altitude after taking off. After preparing for ...
About 300mm of the prop broke off while climbing for altitude after taking off. After preparing for emergency landing the aircraft was 800ft, high enough to clear some vineyards and to select a small paddock that had no power lines. The descent was spot on but the paddock was a wheat field the crop was approx. one meter high. The pilot flared but the nose come to a sudden holt which cause the Hummerchute to roll on its side from the sudden stop.
14/10/2021	OCC2557	Narrogin Aerodrome	WA	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During short field circuit practice on RWY 10 the aircraft st...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During short field circuit practice on RWY 10 the aircraft started to stall at low level, the pilot applied full power but hit hard on the rear gear and then onto the nose gear. The aircraft then took off due to full power still being applied. The aircraft was very heavy on rudders but was controllable. The pilot then landed the aircraft on the subsequent circuit. The aircraft was controllable on the ground with forceful rudder input. The pilot noted corrective actions for the future would be to ensure sufficient airspeed was maintained and be ready to apply power as soon as possible to prevent a recurrence.
11/10/2021	OCC2568	Gruyure	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	The aircraft departed from YLTV for a flight to Swan Hill. 30 minutes into flight there was a sudden...
The aircraft departed from YLTV for a flight to Swan Hill. 30 minutes into flight there was a sudden severe engine shuddering. The pilot was unable to re-start the engine so adopted best glide speed and made a glide approach for uphill landing in a paddock. The approach speed was 55 knots. The pilot attempted flare/round out but the nose would not lift sufficiently due to no prop wash over ailerons and the significant field upslope. Resulting in a heavy landing with damage to nose wheel and main legs. Time from engine failure to landing estimated 60-90 seconds.
9/10/2021	OCC2581	Temora	NSW	Jabiru	J160-C	Camit	2200	After thousands of landings the mounting bracket holding a spat part sheared off. There was no indi...
After thousands of landings the mounting bracket holding a spat part sheared off. There was no indication of a problem during the recent annual.
5/10/2021	OCC2555	Caboolture	QLD	ICP	Savannah S	Rotax	912iS	Upon performing the Annual service and replacement of oil and filter on the aircraft, when draining ...
Upon performing the Annual service and replacement of oil and filter on the aircraft, when draining the old oil form the pan into containers the maintainer found particulate matter at the bottom of the drain pan. Upon closer inspection it was found to be the thrust washer having disintegrated. When the gearbox was pulled apart it was confirmed, also the metal surfaces that it was separating also had evidence of wearing where they were now working on each other. All new parts have been ordered and will be rebuilt.
23/9/2021	OCC2545	Port Augusta	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	Flying enroute from YMBD to YPAG, the tachometer ceased working and was noticed immediately, checks ...
Flying enroute from YMBD to YPAG, the tachometer ceased working and was noticed immediately, checks of circuit breakers were OK. The pilot noticed the Centre Zero Ammeter Gauge and Voltmeter Gauge had both dropped from previously noted position and asked the passenger to monitor both and report any changes. A screeching sound came from the engine, it started and changed in time with variation in RPM. Oil temp and pressure gauges remained normal and the engine continued to be responsive. The pilot continued the flight until within glide range of Stirling North ALA, then opted to continue the flight to YPAG whilst always remaining within gliding distance to either field due to better facilities and resources at YPAG. A normal landing was conducted at YPAG and the engine continued to run at all times until shut down on the parking ramp. The cowlings were removed, the engine restarted and noise monitored externally by another pilot who ascertained that the screeching sound was coming from the rear of the engine. The engine was again shut down and broken copper wire windings on the stator were observed. After phone calls and photos were sent to an L2, it was determined that 2 of the 6 flywheel bolts were sheared off. After physical inspection and dismantling by a LAME, it was discovered that a further bolt had sheared but not detached, and a fourth bolt was more than half sheared (it broke whilst being removed).
20/9/2021	OCC2554	Northam Airport	WA	Skyfox Gazelle	CA25N	Rotax	912A2	The aircraft had recently been purchased. The new owner engaged the L2s services to inspect the airc...
The aircraft had recently been purchased. The new owner engaged the L2s services to inspect the aircraft. During an Annual Inspection / ACR, both rudder horns found to be bent; further confirmed by rudder deflections being less than specs. Further inspection discovered cracks in the horn weld to the rudder post. This aircraft had flown only one hour since the last Annual Inspection (and a previous ACR); there were no notations about the rudder horn in these previous inspections. Repair conducted by CASA approved aircraft welder IAW the aircraft maintenance & repair manual.
19/9/2021	OCC2536	MKT Aerodrome	NT	I C P	Savannah S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the fourth landing of the day, the nose wheel partially co...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the fourth landing of the day, the nose wheel partially collapsed. The aircraft was inspected and no obvious defects were identified. The pilot considered possible wind shear to be a contributing factor.