Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
18/9/2021	OCC2539	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	Upon taking off, power was gradually increased from 0% to 50%, and then further increased to 75% as ...
Upon taking off, power was gradually increased from 0% to 50%, and then further increased to 75% as rudder/steering control was gained. Upon increasing the power from 75% to 100%, the engine cut and stopped. This occurred somewhere in between 75% and 100% power. The aircraft was still on the ground rolling down the runway when this incident occurred. After the engine cut, the pilot immediately reduced power to 0% and slowly steered the aircraft clear off the runway as the momentum of the aircraft decreased, onto the surrounding grass and performed the shutdown procedure.
17/9/2021	OCC2547	Lake Samsonvale	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	Gen4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was from the Wivenhoe Dam Wall tracking for Redcli...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was from the Wivenhoe Dam Wall tracking for Redcliffe, the pilot had previously requested clearance from Brisbane ATC to clear terrain but were refused even though CTA traffic was minimal. The aircraft was at 2700ft on descent to 2500ft west of Lake Samsonvale aiming to be at 2500ft by the highway just west of the ATC boundary, when ATC informed them they had violated CTR. At no time did the pilot believe that they had penetrated CTR. At this time, a transponder code was provided and the flight continued to Redcliffe and onwards to Caloundra OCTA. Upon landing at Caloundra the pilot was contacted by Australian Search and Rescue as they had not cancelled SARWATCH or Flight Following. At no time did the pilot request a SAR or Flight Following and ATC did not advise them that this had been implemented. No corroborating report was provided from Airservices, no further action was taken.
16/9/2021	OCC2530	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	A student was flying on a pre-test consolidation flight. Test sequences had been conducted in the tr...
A student was flying on a pre-test consolidation flight. Test sequences had been conducted in the training area including stalls, steep turns slow flight and PFL with no aircraft problems. The engine started to vibrate whilst returning from the training area for circuits and overhead the built up area of north Canberra at 1500 AGL in accordance with the usual procedures for YSCB. The instructor and PIC took over, initiated a climb to 4500ft and declared a PAN. ATC cleared the aircraft to manoeuvre as required for straight in to RWY12. During the climb the instructor ran through checks to clear the vibration including throttle manipulation through the range, fuel pump off and on, CSU manipulation and checked temps and pressures on the G3x. All indications were normal other than a slightly elevated oil temperature. The vibration remained throughout the throttle range until very low power settings. The aircraft was established on a glide approach for RWY12 with no engine problems evident at low power settings. The pan was cancelled as a Landing was now assured. A normal glide approach was conducted and the aircraft taxied to parking without further incident.
13/9/2021	OCC2527	Caboolture	QLD	Bushcat	Tailwheel	Rotax	912ULS	During taxi and turning to the right with full pedal deflection, the pedal remained at FULL deflecti...
During taxi and turning to the right with full pedal deflection, the pedal remained at FULL deflection despite efforts to apply pressure to the LH pedal to straighten the aircraft. Excessive force above the normal force, was required to straighten the aircraft and when the pedal released from full deflection, it did so with an audible “clunk”. Upon investigation, it was found that the LH 2 nuts that secure the rudder pedal joining rods were lose and allowed the bar to bind in its housing.
12/9/2021	OCC2531	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo S	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with a student at Cabooltu...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training with a student at Caboolture on RWY30 the instructor heard another aircraft inbound from the north east. Approx. 7 minutes later the instructor and student saw this aircraft on track to join the mid-downwind leg of runway 30 as they were approx. 1000m away on their left side. The instructor took control of the aircraft to avoid a collision. The other aircraft joined the downwind leg and the instructor positioned to track behind them on their left. The radio was busy and when the instructor was able to make a call, they asked the pilot of the other aircraft if they saw them on downwind. They replied yes and that they would extend their downwind leg and so the instructor could turn onto base. The instructor made a full stop landing. This airport has a complex mixture of flight training in RAAus and CASA, helicopters, parachuting, gliding and itinerant aircraft. As a result the circuit can be quite busy. There is also no requirement for radio carriage and use. RAAus is closlyl monitoring reports at this location and will make recommendations to the airport safety committee as relevant. Alerted see and avoid, compliance to established procedures, good airmanship principles and common courtesy will greatly assist.
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.