Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
27/4/2020	OCC2005	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Super echo RG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At about 1630 EST with 75L of fuel on board, the aircraft was...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At about 1630 EST with 75L of fuel on board, the aircraft was flying approx. 100kt downwind in the circuit of runway 22 at YGLB when a loud compressed air noise sounded. The compressor light came on as the compressed air tank gauges went from full to empty and the landing gear came out without selecting the gear down switch. The two main gear lights where on and the front gear light was not on. The pilot radioed Goulburn ground crew (CFI) and notified them of the situation and performed a low level pass to get a visual on the engagement of the front gear and informed that the gear was not engaged or locked in. After establishing the situation, they discussed fuel quantity and end of daylight. Staying in contact with the CFI, who was in contact with the engineer, they ran though emergency procedures as per the flight manual and also emergency trouble shooting as advised by the engineer. The procedures attempted included trying to cycle gear, using the normal and emergency gear lever which proved ineffective, checked all fuses, air lines and electrical lines which were intact where possible to inspect. With guidance from the ground crew and with emergency services now on site, the pilot climbed to a safe altitude to conduct several manoeuvres try to lock the front nose gear in to position. This was not successful as shown on cockpit instruments and confirmed by a low level pass. At this point the decision by the pilot and the ground crew was that an emergency landing would be conducted once all emergency services were in position for a runway 26 landing. The CFI then conducted a full brief of what would be required and what to expect in the landing, and with 30 minutes of daylight hours left the pilot conducted one practice circuit with a low level pass and then did a full circuit. With ground crew confirming all emergency services were ready the aircraft came in for a full landing. This landing included a fuel cut off and an attempt to shut engine over the threshold. With doors unlocked the pilot touched the main gear and held back gently on the stick to rest the tail on the ground. The aircraft travelled approx. 70m before the nose tilted forward and the aircraft dug in slightly and came to a rest. Cause:- a cracked non return valve and failure of the extension and retraction RAM seal, allowed pressurised air to escape the pneumatic system.
21/4/2020	OCC2004	Darke Peak	SA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final with 2 stages of flap. The pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final with 2 stages of flap. The pilot was getting ready to flare when they hit windshear a few feet off the ground which in turn pushed them to the ground. The pilot applied power and pulled back on the joystick to regain height and control of the aircraft, as a result the aircraft stalled in the brief climb and hit back on the ground on the nose leg, left hand wing and left hand main leg sustaining damage to all three components. The wind conditions were gusty from the SW at approx. 10 - 15 knots across the airstrip. The pilot noted the aircraft configuration was not appropriate for the conditions and will complete remedial training with a CFI as required.
14/4/2020	OCC2002	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At this point, around 8nm NNW of YSCN, the pilot experienced ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At this point, around 8nm NNW of YSCN, the pilot experienced a lack of elevator electric trim control. The pilot contacted ATC at the reporting point at Bringelly and requested an immediate return to YSCN which they facilitated. The aircraft landed without incident. On the ground with further inspection it was apparent that the circuit breaker for the trim servos had “popped”. After resetting and testing several full cycles of the trim servo the pilot departed YSCN and returned to YCNK without incident. As a precaution further inspections and repair as required of the elevator trim system by an L2 maintainer has been requested.
14/4/2020	OCC1997	North Stradbroke Island	QLD	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 U L S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying in the vicinity of Amity at 1500ft, the oil temp...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying in the vicinity of Amity at 1500ft, the oil temperature gauge was observed to move to full scale deflection. Oil pressure & water temperature were normal. It was decided to divert for a precautionary landing at YDUN, while gradually increasing altitude, monitoring engine gauges, & looking for other potential signs of imminent engine failure. A successful landing was made with no further symptoms observed. In consultation with a Rotax technician, the oil temperature sender was determined to be unserviceable; however the aircraft was deemed safe to ferry to home base at YCAB. This was carried out with no further issue. A replacement oil temperature sensor has been ordered.
13/4/2020	OCC2003	Hervey Bay Aerodrome	QLD	CFM	Streak Shadow	Rotax	618	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Streak Shadow took off and climbed to about 500ft when th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Streak Shadow took off and climbed to about 500ft when the engine suddenly failed with about 400m of runway ahead. The pilot elected to land ahead and lowered nose sharply to get on to remaining runway. This caused an excessive build-up of speed and aircraft over shot the bitumen onto rough ground. Brakes were applied hard to avoid running into a ditch and a bank ahead and the aircraft slewed to the right coming to rest in a cloud of dust and damaging the RH undercarriage struts requiring the aircraft to be supported and towed back to the hangar. Review indicated that the failure was possibly due to a fuel related issue.
12/4/2020	OCC1996	Warnervale Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, a mild nose wheel 'shimmy'' was n...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, a mild nose wheel 'shimmy'' was noted during each take-off and landing. The pilot conducted a left hand circuit for a full stop landing on runway 20. The approach was routine and full flap flare at slightly over optimal IAS at 72 kn. The aircraft experienced a nose wheel 'shimmy'' on landing with subsequent loss of directional control veering to the right, then left off runway into soft turf.
12/4/2020	OCC1995	South West Rocks Aerodrome	NSW	Morgan Aeroworks	Cougar	Viking Aircraft	HF-110	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst back tracking down the runway the front wheel collapse...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst back tracking down the runway the front wheel collapsed at very low speed causing the propeller to strike the ground. Pilot advised that the nosewheel dug into soft soil in the bottom of a divot in the runway surface, causing the nose undercarriage to exceed its design strength and collapse.
10/4/2020	OCC2001	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot misinterpreted the Maroochydore CTR LL of 1500ft. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot misinterpreted the Maroochydore CTR LL of 1500ft. as the overlaying 4500 ft class C airspace limit. A subsequent flight planning debrief and 2 flight reviews were undertaken to provide assurance the pilot was competent in identifying and remaining clear of controlled airspace. Subsequent to this event the pilot has also successfully completed CASA licence training and been issued with a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) with a controlled Aerodrome and Controlled Airspace endorsement.
5/4/2020	OCC1991	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Pipistrel	Virus SW 100	Rotax	912 ULS	Fatal Accident involving RAAus members. RAAus accident consultants assisted Queensland police in det...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus members. RAAus accident consultants assisted Queensland police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident. A report has been prepared and submitted for the Queensland Police and State Coroner.
2/4/2020	OCC1992	Tarzali	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to At...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to Atherton. After refueling at Atherton Airport the aircraft took off. When it reached an altitude of approx. 3,800 - 4,000 feet the engine started to shudder and vibrate for approx. 2-5 seconds before locking up and stopping completely. The pilot made one mayday call on 126.7 and then several more on 132.9 on the CTAF. The pilot completed a successful emergency landing into a paddock causing minor damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the pilot. OUTCOME: Pilot made a successful landing in a field after catastrophic engine failure which caused minor damage to airframe, but no pilot injuries. The engine was later dismantled for investigation. During the investigation the engineer found that a valve stem had failed causing significant internal engine damage and the engine to seize after severe vibration.
1/4/2020	OCC1990	Kojonup	WA	Thruster Aircraft	Thruster TST	Rotax	503 dcdi	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off before a safe flying speed was reached....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off before a safe flying speed was reached. The Instructor took over however, attempts to maintain runway alignment were futile. The aircraft failed to gain height and control, further diminished until terrain was contacted, some 50 metres from the runway. Pilots are reminded of the importance of ensuring a safe take off speed is established and maintained during take off, particularly for high drag, low inertia aircraft
31/3/2020	OCC1999	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	ICP	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft conducted right hand circuits instead of left han...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft conducted right hand circuits instead of left hand as listed in ERSA at Ballarat AD. The pilot of this aircraft changed to left hand circuits after being advised. The pilot was interviewed and advised they were familiar with the local procedures but due to recency had reverted to previous direction for RWY 18 and 13 which requires right hand circuits. A subsequent flight review was due and the examining CFI reviewed the incident with the pilot and assessed them as competent to continue to exercise the privileges of their certificate. Pilots are reminded to operate with vigilance and conscious situational awareness at all times and this should be high on pilot's checklist's especially if currency has been affected by external factors. This is highly relevant with the current restrictions in force in various states due to COVID 19.
31/3/2020	OCC2000	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300 6 cyl	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of taking off. The Jabiru entered the runway with a C172 and a PA44 already established on the mid- and early final approach phases respectively for the runway. Both aircraft completed a missed approach and go-around to prevent a further breakdown in landing separation and in response to the runway incursion. The pilot of the Jabiru was interviewed and could not recall any separation issues on take off. Initially the date provided for the incident was misreported in error. A review of rules of the air and other regulatory requirements was undertaken by RAAus Operations with the pilot by telephone and the occurrence recorded for future monitoring if required.
31/3/2020	OCC1988	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered bird strike whilst conducting touch ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered bird strike whilst conducting touch and go’s on runway 28R. The aircraft was inspected and nil damage was evident. ERSA states that there is a possibility of birds on and in the vicinity of the Archerfield AD, however this is the first report to RAAus for 2020. Report archived for statistical analysis.
29/3/2020	OCC1987	Temora Aerodrome	NSW	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing GR-912	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landed on the main wheels on the dirt strip....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landed on the main wheels on the dirt strip. The aircraft was held with positive forward pressure and some left aileron control to hold wing into wind down. As the airspeed dropped, the tail wheel gently descended to the ground, right at the moment the aircraft crossed over the bitumen runway 36/18. The right wheel (into wind) lifted off the ground slightly and the aircraft ground looped without contact of wing or propeller. The pilot was interviewed and confirmed that he was too relaxed in his technique as the aircraft came to rest in the 3 -point attitude. Increasing cross-wind strength during the flight interval was also a contributing factor. A review of control management focused on increasing application of the into wind aileron as the angle of attack is effectively increased while transitioning to the 3 point attitude. The old adage that "its' not landed until parked at the hangar" continues to be a saying that all pilots but particularly tail wheel operators should remain vigilant to.