Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
19/4/2021	OCC2367	Springsure	QLD	FK Lightplanes	FK9 Mk IV ELA	Rotax	912 UL 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden loss of headwind component at roundout combined with s...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden loss of headwind component at roundout combined with slow response to apply power caused the aircraft to stall at about 20 feet above the ground and land heavily onto the LHS. Pilots are reminded of the importance of ensuring the flight is conducted within their personal minimums and always be prepared to conduct a go-around if the landing is not as expected.
11/4/2021	OCC2366	Dean	VIC	Foxcon Aviation	Terrier T100	Subaru	EA81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Returning from a flight to Marlborough the engine started to...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Returning from a flight to Marlborough the engine started to lose power and hunt. The pilot made an out landing in a paddock. They removed fuel line at TBI and as suspected no fuel flow with pump turned on. There was 20l fuel in the left tank and 15l fuel in the right tank. Failing light stopped them looking any further but a blockage between collector and fuel pump was suspected.
11/4/2021	OCC2356	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Aeropro	2K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On return to the airport, a training aircraft was inbound fro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On return to the airport, a training aircraft was inbound from the east at 2000ft. About 1 minute after the inbound call at 5 miles out, the pilot of a private flight observed a glider ahead, headed towards the airport at the same altitude. The private pilot decided to do a 360 degree turn to avoid overtaking the glider on the way in. After their turn, they heard the glider and another aircraft deciding which runway to use over the radio (runway 24 or 12). The glider decided on 24 and landed, then parked off to the left side, approx. 100m from the runway threshold, but with part of their right wing over the active runway. The training aircraft did their overhead call at 1500ft and descended on the dead side of runway 24. Another aircraft (Aircraft 1) called overhead shortly after and descended on the dead side of runway 12. Aircraft 1 descended quicker and joined crosswind before the training aircraft did, so they decided to change to runway 12 to avoid using intersecting runways simultaneously. The training aircraft then followed aircraft 1 from the crosswind join and down to land. Aircraft 1 did a touch and go, the training aircraft came in shortly after but failed to land due to the wind and called a go around. On climb through upwind and left crosswind, another aircraft (aircraft 2) had called overhead the field and was descending on the dead side of runway 24. As the training aircraft turned downwind for runway 12, aircraft 1 had called base for 12 and aircraft 2 had called base for 24 (intersecting runways) at close to the same time. As the pilot of the training aircraft was realising what was happening, they were crossing the runway centreline of 06/24 on their downwind leg of runway 12, their passenger then noted an aircraft heading their direction, to which they saw a tow aircraft with a glider on climb after taking off runway 06. The tow aircraft would have been approximately 300m laterally to their left and climbing towards them. The pilot of the training aircraft initially climbed approx. 200ft to avoid any chance of collision. They do not remember the tow aircraft making a take-off radio call for runway 06. After the tow aircraft had passed, the pilot of the training aircraft then called that there were two aircraft in the circuit on base leg for intersecting runways. Aircraft 1 aborted their landing and called “aircraft 1 aborting, changing to 24”. Aircraft 2 continued to land. The pilot of the training aircraft descended back down to 1000ft, changed to a circuit for runway 24 and landed shortly after aircraft 1, having to overshoot the glider still parked off to the left side of the runway. The gliding operations have been referred to the Gliding Federation of Australia for follow up
10/4/2021	OCC2358	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	Gen 4	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The engine was not performing normally, so the pilot performe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The engine was not performing normally, so the pilot performed a precautionary landing in a paddock. OUTCOME: New Jabiru Gen 4 engine with around 110 hours. The aircraft engine suffered a piston failure from detonation due to fuel. Engine was returned to the Jabiru factory where the unserviceable cylinder and pistons were replaced. Engine refitted to aircraft with no further issues.
10/4/2021	OCC2355	Lismore	NSW	Jabiru	J200-B	Camit	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine failure of mechanical nature due to number six cylind...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Engine failure of mechanical nature due to number six cylinder conrod failure. This resulted in a sudden stoppage of the engine from cruise power. Forced landing followed farm land with tall grass on water logged ground. The nose leg and propeller sustained damage during the landing; however, no injuries were sustained. REVIEW: Camit engine seizure due to failure of number 6 conrod, resulting in further damage to camshaft. Engine removed and replaced with Rotax engine; however, before completion the aircraft and new engine installation was written off due to flood damage.
10/4/2021	OCC2353	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Immediately following touchdown, two birds flew out of grass...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Immediately following touchdown, two birds flew out of grass from the right of runway, across the front of aircraft. One bird struck upper left wing spar. No damage sustained to aircraft. Bird activity seemed much higher than usual this morning. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place.
9/4/2021	OCC2386	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Miscommunication about refueling the aircraft resulted in bot...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Miscommunication about refueling the aircraft resulted in both fuel caps on the Foxbat aircraft not being secured properly prior to flight. Two airport security guards found the unsecured fuel caps on Taxiway Bravo and Taxiway Foxtrot from the Foxbat. The instructor was advised to land as a safety precaution to confirm the fuel caps were secure on the aircraft. The Foxbat was determined to not have any fuel caps secured and both fuel caps were determined to be undamaged and were safely secured back on the aircraft. No fuel had left the tanks at any point while flying or taxiing. Both Instructors involved were issued with warning letters reminding them of the importance of a thorough and accurate pre-flight as part of their pilot in command responsibilities.
4/4/2021	OCC2347	Shellharbour Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting an overhead departure at approx. 1700 feet, ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting an overhead departure at approx. 1700 feet, an engine temperature warning was heard via the headset. The cylinder head temperature was at the end of the range, in the red. Throttle was reduced to idle, a descent was made to the downwind leg of the active runway (34), and an uneventful landing was made with a tight circuit. An inspection revealed that the coolant hose had fully detached. An uneventful preflight check and run-up was conducted prior to flight with no sign off detachment of the the coolant hose. Members are reminded of the importance of conducting a thorough pre-flight inspection, including the removal of engine cowls to check for any potential concerns, prior to flight.
2/4/2021	OCC2346	Bundaberg Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student completed the area solo portion of a flight and d...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student completed the area solo portion of a flight and during circuit practice, completed a successful touch and go landing on runway 14. The wind was forecast to strengthen later that day, but was picking up and gusting up to 19 knots so the student decided to cease circuits and make the next landing a full stop. At this time a Dash-8 arrived in the circuit, the Foxbat would be number two to this aircraft. The Foxbat extended the downwind leg and completed two orbits to give the Dash-8 time to backtrack runway 14 after it landed. (they were the only two aircraft in the circuit). On final approach the windsock was showing strong gusty conditions, the windsock was erect it still favoured runway 14 but occasionally gusting to a left crosswind. As the pilot flared, the aircraft lost lift approx. one meter from the ground and landed heavily damaging the nose wheel steering and striking the propeller on the ground.
2/4/2021	OCC2344	Tantawangalo	NSW	Aerochute	Hummerchute	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported to RAAus that after the powered parachute had...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: It was reported to RAAus that after the powered parachute had departed Frog Hollow airfield and appeared to not be able to maintain altitude, descending into trees and seriously injuring the pilot and passenger. Subsequent interview with the pilot confirmed lee side rotors were present, resulting in the aircraft being unable to outclimb the side of the mountain. Pilots are encouraged to gather weather information, even for local flights conducted regularly. to ensure the conditions are conducive to the proposed flight intended.
1/4/2021	OCC2343	Luskintyre Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final for a short field approach into Luskintyre, the pass...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final for a short field approach into Luskintyre, the passenger accidentally nudged the control column backwards when pulling their arm back after pointing out kangaroos to the pilot to the side of runway. The pilot could not recover in time and aircraft entered a stall about 50ft above the runway. the aircraft landed hard on the left undercarriage, then onto the nose wheel, which collapsed resulting in a prop strike on the grass runway.
28/3/2021	OCC2337	Boonah	QLD	Austflight ULA	Drifter A-582	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight, at a cruise altitude of 1600’, the en...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight, at a cruise altitude of 1600’, the engine RPM increased rapidly and a complete loss of thrust was immediately noticed. The throttle was closed, and a turn made towards what appeared to be a suitable farm paddock at altitude. During the descent, the throttle was advanced again, and a small amount of thrust was briefly regained before the engine RPM again increased rapidly and thrust completely lost. At low altitude, the previously identified paddock was assessed as unsuitable, and a late turn was required to an option B field. Due to the required turn at a low level, the resultant landing was made at a higher than optimum sink rate to maintain flying speed and therefore a heavy landing was made into some long grass that covered underlying rough terrain. On landing the engine was shut down, the electrical system turned off and the aircraft was vacated without injury to the pilot, who was the sole occupant. During the post-landing initial inspection, it was apparent that the hard landing resulted in a bent landing gear leg and fuselage tube just rear of the propeller. On checking the engine, the propeller free-wheeled with no usual engine compression forces present. Pulling on the propeller the shaft was free to move in a rearward direction indicating a catastrophic gearbox failure.
28/3/2021	OCC2336	Kingaroy Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: There was an IFR Aircraft in the area conducting instrument ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: There was an IFR Aircraft in the area conducting instrument approach training. The Sling pilot was listening to their calls, but they heard nothing from them after the Sling joined the circuit. The Sling pilot made a 10 mile call to join downwind for RWY 16 on 127.45 and this is when they heard the IFR pilot state they were inbound for a missed approach. They were to the north of the field at the time of the radio call. The Sling pilot made their downwind call, they also made another radio call on Final RWY 16 for a full stop. At between 300 and 500 feet AGL on final, a twin engine aeroplane, white and blue, flew from behind the Sling, under and slightly to their right very close, maybe 10-20m away from their wing tip. The pilot heard it before they saw it. It then climbed over the RWY. The Sling pilot made a call to them to ask what they were doing with no response. The pilot checked their radio to ensure the correct frequency, it was. The glider operation crew came over to see if the Sling pilot was ok and to say they saw the whole thing. They then rechecked the radio to ensure on the correct frequency again and conducted a radio check with their hand held radio at which point they confirmed readability was 5. The pilot could hear them 5. The gliding club member witnessed that the twin aircraft didn't have their landing gear down and they didn't hear from them when they departed the area. The pilot called their instructor to communicate what had happened. The pilot was on a Solo Nav, the instructor said to recheck the radio when taxiing (came through 5) and recheck when airborne (came through 5) Radio was all OK and they returned to the Sunshine Coast with no further incident. This report has been referred to CASA for their review.
27/3/2021	OCC2354	Oakland - Jereilderie	NSW	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cruising at 2500ft (approx. 500ft below broken cloud). The en...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cruising at 2500ft (approx. 500ft below broken cloud). The engine suddenly lost power and revs, the pilot pulled on the carby heat, switched on the electric fuel pump, trimmed for best rate of decent and began selecting suitable landing spots. The engine was still running at 2200rpm so the pilot decided to land while still under reduced power. They turned down wind to cover more ground and selected suitable paddock noting fences, trees and looking for power lines. Turning into the wind the pilot selected 1st flap, reduced power to idle and landed as the stall warning started to sound. The motor still running, so the pilot turned off all switches and exited the aircraft.
26/3/2021	OCC2334	Casino Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While in final stage of landing at Casino runway 10, the airc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While in final stage of landing at Casino runway 10, the aircraft was buffeted by sudden gusts of cross wind. The pilot decided to go around and advanced power to full. When stable they commenced a climb, but immediately the engine stopped. There were no prior engine symptoms, both fuel taps were on, and in the pre-landing checks all instruments were in the normal range. The aircraft was at a height of about 3 meters above the runway centre at the time. The aircraft seemed to stop forward motion immediately. The aircraft did not stall but dropped tail first to the runway, then nosed over onto the main landing gear, before bouncing slightly in the air and hitting the ground again quite hard, propeller and nose first, it skidded some l0 meters along the runway. The entire time from engine stop to skid stop was a few seconds only. Electrical systems and fuel were shut off immediately. An engineering assessment of the engine was conducted with no obvious issues identified to have caused the engine stoppage.