Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
9/7/2021	OCC2473	Latrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting a full stop landing at the completion of a c...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After conducting a full stop landing at the completion of a circuit lesson, while exiting the runway and taxiing to the apron it was noticed that taxiing performance had deteriorated, a flat left main tyre was suspected. After shutting down on the apron, it was confirmed the left main tyre had deflated. Corrective actions to prevent a recurrence included assessment of the tyres and the side walls to ensure excessive wear was not evident.
3/7/2021	OCC2468	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual circuit lesson, after take-off at approx. 100 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual circuit lesson, after take-off at approx. 100 feet a small bird struck the aircraft on the spinner and inboard section of the propeller. The aircraft continued to operate normally and a standard circuit and landing was completed. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place.
27/6/2021	OCC2465	Tumby Bay	SA	Jabiru	230D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot noticed a metal on metal burning sme...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot noticed a metal on metal burning smell, they asked the passenger if they noticed it, they said it smelt electrical. At this point they were over water, within gliding distance of the land, so the pilot turned the aircraft toward the land. As they turned onto a westerly heading the aircraft lost both the Tacho & Oil Temp. there was a good oil Pressure reading but lost the temp. It was at the point the pilot chose to undertake a precautionary landing at Tumby bay. The aircraft was high at the current location so the pilot chose to do a descending turn and come out on final for runway 33 Tumby Bay. As the aircraft came over the threshold at about 20ft the pilot retarded power and begin to transition into a flare, as they did this about 20ft above the runway the engine totally ceased. The investigation identified the flywheel bolts had failed. Repairs were undertaken and the aircraft was ready to fly, however a storm came through and flipped the aircraft upside down. As a result the aircraft was written off. Note: Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB012 refers to Jabiru Engine Flywheel Attachment
27/6/2021	OCC2463	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft engine failed during take-off just as nose was r...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft engine failed during take-off just as nose was rotated. As the pilot was taxiing, they noticed one tank was fuller than the other so turned the fuel cock off for that tank. During the Pre-Take-off Vital actions (PTVAs) the pilot elected to turn the fuel cock back on for take-off, but inadvertently turned the wrong fuel cock off, stopping all fuel flow. Sufficient fuel was in the system to line up and accelerate to rotate speed before the engine starved of fuel and shut down. The pilot lowered the nose wheel back onto the runway and aborted the take-off roll exiting on a taxi way. The pilot undertook a review with a CFI and noted the correct fuel tap directions for future operations.
25/6/2021	OCC2462	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student pilot was conducting solo supervised circuits when ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student pilot was conducting solo supervised circuits when the pilot of another training aircraft on early downwind became concerned with the track and proximity of the solo student aircraft on crosswind. The instructor debriefed student pilot after landing and the student confirmed that aircraft on downwind was sighted and student was widening out circuit to avoid prior to ATC instruction to widen out circuit. The student was advised to ensure communication with the other pilot, ATC and actions were prompt to assist with situational awareness in the circuit.
24/6/2021	OCC2461	Lismore	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure and landed in a p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure and landed in a paddock.
23/6/2021	OCC2458	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was back-tracking runway 23 from the intersection...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was back-tracking runway 23 from the intersection after completing a solo flight when they realised that an aircraft was on final for 23 at around 400 ft AGL. The other aircraft called "going around" and the student then reduced power but as the runway was a bit damp they weren’t able to slow the aircraft sufficiently. The student was also taxiing too fast and didn't vacate at the exit point for 23, instead running onto the grassy run off area at around 8-10kts. The student turned left onto bumpy grass and the prop made contact slightly with the grass and the engine stopped. The engine was reviewed by maintainers to ensure no gearbox damage was incurred and the CFI reviewed taxi speeds, clearing of approach paths and actions when taxiing with the student.
21/6/2021	OCC2455	Amity Point	QLD	Tomark	Viper SD-4	Rotax	ULS2-1	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Flying along the coast of the north end of North Stradbroke I...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Flying along the coast of the north end of North Stradbroke Island at 2000ft, 45 minutes into a one hour flight and the engine cut out. Initial problem solving did not provide a resolution so the pilot called Mayday and made an emergency landing on Amity Point Beach. A successful landing was made without any aircraft damage or injury to 2 POB. The flight commenced with 50L of fuel (25L each tank) for a planned one hour flight (20L/hr). Once on the ground, the tanks were switched and the engine fired up, indicating that the likely cause was not switching the fuel tanks prior to the right tank running empty.
21/6/2021	OCC2459	Temora Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were established in a circuit patte...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor and student were established in a circuit pattern on a runway in a RAAus training aircraft when they heard two other aircraft taxiing. One formation of two aircraft, with whom they were in contact, who were taxiing for departure from runway. There was no conflict with the formation as the two aircraft fitted in with the training aircraft operations. However, the other aircraft taxiing at the time which had announced they were going to use a nominated runway, did not acknowledge the training aircraft, yet they had acknowledged the taxiing formation aircraft. An investigation identified the pilot of the taxiing aircraft was unaware of the communications from the training aircraft but had visually cleared entry into the alternative runway and was not aware of any conflict. A flight review was requested to be undertaken by the pilot of the privately operated aircraft which was completed successfully.
14/6/2021	OCC2443	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 599			During the 100H inspection, corrosion was found on the bolts holding the oil cooler to the firewall....
During the 100H inspection, corrosion was found on the bolts holding the oil cooler to the firewall. These bolts are obscured from view by a piece of sponge/rubber between the inner side of the oil cooler cover and the firewall. Failure of one of the bolts may result in the oil cooler becoming loose.
14/6/2021	OCC2444	Nambour/Yandina	QLD	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Caloundra to Bundaberg, the pilot was on a t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a flight from Caloundra to Bundaberg, the pilot was on a track towards Gympie and became a little concerned about some low scattered cloud and slight mist. The pilot unintentionally strayed to the right of their track at about 3200 feet which put them into controlled airspace. The pilot was contacted by Brisbane Centre and immediately descended and turned away from the controlled area. The pilot had some difficulty hearing the requests from ATC and gave some incorrect responses while still descending. The pilots' last response was they were at 2800 and after that heard no more from ATC. The pilot continued north until low cloud banks and mist patches caused them to return to Caloundra taking extreme care to remain well away from the controlled airspace. The pilot reported this to their CFI on arrival home, who sat and debriefed the situation with them. The pilot now has measures in place to avoid this controlled area in future, including a procedure to conduct a 180 degree turn and ensure constant headings are managed.
13/6/2021	OCC2442	Cobar Aerodrome	NSW	Piper	J3	Continental	A65	LHS shock long strut snapped on landing roll out. The aircraft had just landed on runway 05 left (gr...
LHS shock long strut snapped on landing roll out. The aircraft had just landed on runway 05 left (grass), normal 3-point attitude approx. speed was 20mph when the pilot heard a bang and immediately felt the left wing drop. They then thought they had done a bungee cord. The pilot managed to stop engine and brake within 25m.
13/6/2021	OCC2447	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome wi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome with one other RAAus aircraft in the circuit. On late final on runway 14 just before touchdown the pilot of the other RAAus aircraft notified the Jabiru pilot that there was a third aircraft on late final for runway 32. The Jabiru pilot saw the other aircraft, just below the tree line at the opposite end of the airstrip, just as the call came through. Both aircraft performed avoidance manoeuvres. The Jabiru pilot changed frequency to 126.7 and contacted the third aircraft (VH registered) to inform them they were on the incorrect frequency and provided the correct frequency (126.35) to them. The pilot apologized and all continued flying.
11/6/2021	OCC2450	Stoneville	WA	Airborne	Edge XT 912	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During preflight inspection a bulge in rear left suspension l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During preflight inspection a bulge in rear left suspension leg 75mm from top was found.
8/6/2021	OCC2435	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO) occurred as a result of allowing the nose wheel to contact the ground too early. Lack of steering resulted in the aircraft running off the left hand side of the runway. No damage or injuries occurred and the student was able to taxi back onto the runway and return to the hanger.