Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
7/6/2021	OCC2436	Turkey Beach	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to id...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to idle suspected possible propeller damage. Increased power but severe vibration still present and unable to maintain sufficient power for level flight. At an altitude of 3000ft the pilot selected a suitable landing area ahead, transmitted a mayday call on area frequency, and carried out an uneventful forced on a property west of Turkey Beach. On initial inspection there is no visible damage to propeller as first suspected. The engine cover was removed and there was no visible damage, however when turning the propeller, no compression was felt in engine, suspected internal engine damage.
6/6/2021	OCC2446	Coffs Harbour	NSW	BRM Aero	NG5	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While warming up, the pilot received a notice on the G3X tou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While warming up, the pilot received a notice on the G3X touch that there was a hardware fault with the engine interface module. After a short pause the error cleared itself, they assumed it was from low battery voltage which was also flagged at the time. The pilot conducted an extended run up and there were no further warnings. They departed RWY10 and climbed north toward Red Rock using the autopilot in heading mode and IAS climb mode. Above Sapphire Beach, about 3NM from the airport the pilot had the warning for hardware failure again, and lost engine instruments from both screens. They also had no trim indication so decided to turn and return to the airport and announced their intentions on the CTAF. The pilot pressed the autopilot disconnect and started to turn when they noticed that the autopilot was fighting them and the lights showed that it was still engaged. The pilot tried to disconnect the autopilot again but the controls were still fighting their inputs. They pulled the autopilot circuit breakers and flew back to RWY10 where they performed a normal landing and taxied back to the hangar.
31/5/2021	OCC2432	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92Echo	Rotax	912ULS	During a low speed taxy, the LH MLG axle broke and departed the aircraft resulting in a ground loop ...
During a low speed taxy, the LH MLG axle broke and departed the aircraft resulting in a ground loop to the left.
29/5/2021	OCC2430	Naracoorte Aerodrome	SA	Arion	Lightning	Camit	CAE 3300 SLRE	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing back to hanger after normal flight and landing...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing back to hanger after normal flight and landing, the lower wheel weldment became detached from left main landing gear leg. Due to slow speed the aircraft simply spun around 90 degrees before coming to rest.
28/5/2021	OCC2428	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor was in a Tecnam aircraft with a student establi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor was in a Tecnam aircraft with a student established and conducting circuit training. After a series of touch and goes they were around 900ft on cross-wind and about to turn downwind when they head a radio call that another aircraft (A) was joining early downwind for the same runway. As the Tecnam was about to turn downwind they called aircraft (a) advising they were on crosswind about to turn downwind and did they have the Tecnam sighted? Aircraft (A) replied that they could can see 2 aircraft ahead of them, asking “which one are you?” The Tecnam lifted the RH wing and scanned for traffic and an aircraft was at their 1 o'clock closing right to left at around 50ft height separation. The instructor immediately took control from the student, reduced power and commenced a descent and continued on cross-wind direction. After passing behind aircraft (A) they turned downwind and maintained separation from aircraft (A) . The instructor incorrectly identified the aircraft as particular aircraft type called the aircraft to confirm they received their transmission. There was no response on the first call and on the second call the pilot of aircraft (A) identified themselves and advised they were turning to exit the circuit. The instructor later heard the aircraft re-join the circuit for a full stop landing. The aircraft not involved in the incident was not heard from after the event. This airport is a very busy training location which does not require radio carriage and use. RAAus is reviewing this and other incidents, particularly near miss or proximity events, to determine if a recommendation to CASA should be made regarding carriage and use of radio or if a frequency unique to the location is a possible strategy to reduce collision risks.