Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
4/5/2021	OCC2388	Drinan	QLD	Serenity Aviation	Spacewalker R22	Rotec	Radial R22	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed from Childers for a fuel consumption f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed from Childers for a fuel consumption flight test. During the flight engine stopped completely, it had sufficient fuel aboard. The pilot tried to restart it three times in flight. The pilot chose a paddock for landing, they had to avoid power lines and flew under these, resulting in a dive which was recovered. The aircraft starboard undercarriage leg collided with a fence line, resulting in the aircraft impacting sideways, collapsing the starboard side undercarriage, tearing starboard wing and engine off.
4/5/2021	OCC2402	Lake Clarendon	QLD	Airdrome Aeroplanes	Fokker DR1 Triplane	Valley Engineering	VW2278	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft began to lose power, despite application of ful...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft began to lose power, despite application of full throttle. Pilot who is also the owner and builder suspected overheating of the engine. The pilot completed a successful forced landing with no damage to aircraft or property. OUTCOME: The aircraft engine has been inspected and re-installed with a plenum to help increase airflow over the cylinders and keep engine within the required temperature range.
1/5/2021	OCC2425	Northam Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undertaking a Touch & Go at Northam during whic...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undertaking a Touch & Go at Northam during which they commenced the pre take off checks during the landing rollout too soon and at a higher speed than recommended. Whilst their vision was inside the aircraft they ran off the runway to the left and the LH main undercarriage leg was damaged (delamination). The pilot corrected and braked heavily to control the R-LOC. Subsequent inspection revealed the RH leg to also have a small delamination crack forming. The pilot has undertaken further remedial training with a RAAus CFI
26/4/2021	OCC2373	Saxby Downs	QLD	Hornet	STOL	Rotax	914 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Complete loss of engine power at approx. 2300 feet. The pilo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Complete loss of engine power at approx. 2300 feet. The pilot tried briefly to restart the engine without success, all gauges where normal before the failure with plenty of fuel on board. Aircraft was above heavily timbered terrain and the pilot tried gliding to the nearest opening but was not successful. OUTCOME: No injuries to pilot or passenger. Airframe damaged beyond repair. Engine removed and sent to L2 for examination which identified a snapped valve in cylinder number 3.
24/4/2021	OCC2374	Northam	WA	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On inspection during 100 hourly it was noted that the L/H ru...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On inspection during 100 hourly it was noted that the L/H rudder cable empennage area pulley was not rotating with rudder movement. The pulley was removed and found with 1.4 mm wear to aluminium pulley surface from cable movement. The cable was inspected serviceable and pulley replaced. Details of this occurrence have been sent to the manufacturer for review. Members are reminded of the importance of conducting thorough inspections during maintenance to ensure any defects are identified.
20/4/2021	OCC2371	Tyagarah Aerodrome	QLD	Storch Aviation	Slepcev Storch SS4	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Port undercarriage axle crack caused failure leading to grou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Port undercarriage axle crack caused failure leading to ground loop late stage of landing roll. This is not a common fault with this aircraft type. It is probable that the aircraft has had a heavy landing at some point and the cracked axle had gone unnoticed until it failed.
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.