Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
25/2/2025	OCC3997	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor of the RA aircraft was conducting a dual lesso...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor of the RA aircraft was conducting a dual lesson at YBAF operating off RWY28R during CTAF. A VH-registered aircraft was on eastern apron and called that they were taxiing to RWY 10L for a departure to Gold Coast off Runway 10L. The pilot of the VH aircraft was informed by the instructor of the RA aircraft that they were doing circuits in 28 direction. The pilot of the VH aircraft acknowledged with "Copy." and then continued with their plans and taxied to departure end of runway intent on departing contrary to established circuit traffic. The pilot of the VH aircraft called that they were at the holding point lining up for departure on 10L. The instructor of the RA aircraft called that they were on short final. When they were on the runway conducting the touch and go, they heard an unclear call that the VH aircraft was lining up. They elected to abort the take off because they could not be sure of what the pilot of the VH aircraft was doing or intended to do.
24/2/2025	OCC4019	Canberra Airport	ACT	BRM Aero	NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A Bristell allegedly turned crosswind in the circuit without ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A Bristell allegedly turned crosswind in the circuit without a clearance from ATC.
24/2/2025	OCC3995	Busselton Aeroclub Hangar	WA	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra			OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The maintainer found on daily inspection that the RH ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: The maintainer found on daily inspection that the RH landing gear mount was misaligned rearwards. Upon further investigation, it was revealed forward bolt (1 of 3) was found snapped and no longer fully retaining the gear leg.
22/2/2025	OCC4021	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor briefed the student on the effects of controls...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor briefed the student on the effects of controls during their first lesson. After taking off from Runway 13, as soon as they crossed the controlled zone boundaries, the instructor reported that they were outside of the controlled airspace and received the response "frequency change approved." The instructor then reported their position to the CTAF, switched the transponder code, and began the lesson. The instructor was demonstrating the primary effects of the elevator, and reduced the power, keeping the aircraft straight and level, and pushed the stick slightly forward. The aircraft’s nose dropped, allowing them to demonstrate the secondary effects. The instructor then levelled the aircraft, raised the nose, reduced the RPM and speed, and levelled again. As the instructor was about to hand control over to the student, they noticed a burnt oil smell. Immediately after, the instructor made a 180-degree turn to southbound and informed the student that they were uncomfortable with the smell and preferred to return. At that moment, they were about 1-2 nautical miles south of Noosa. For a few seconds, the instructor considered heading towards Noosa airfield but was uncertain about the condition of the runway due to recent rain. Instead, they decided to return to Sunshine Coast Airport. The instructor established straight and level flight over the coastline, explaining the situation to the student, and reassured them that everything was fine. Shortly after, the instructor noticed more smoke coming from the engine and oil splattering on the windscreen. The instructor immediately checked the engine's temperatures and pressures, all of which were within the normal operating range. The instructor then contacted the tower, reported the situation, and requested priority landing while continuously monitoring the engine. Continuing over the coastline, the instructor managed the engine temperatures and pressures, which remained within normal operating range. However, the smoke and oil continued to worsen, with oil entering the cabin through the left vent (the student held it shut with their left hand). The tower gave them full clearance and the instructor climbed slightly to give themselves more room for a potential glide approach, in the event of an engine failure. The instructor turned onto base just north of Mount Coolum and made a high final approach. From halfway through the base leg, the instructor conducted a glide descent for landing with full flaps. The tower asked if they could taxi to the aeroclub. Since the engine temperatures and pressures were still within normal operations, the instructor agreed provided there was no visible fire outside the aircraft. The instructor taxied back to the aeroclub and shut down the engine after coming to a full stop. The fire trucks were behind them and the instructor moved away from the aircraft for a few moments. After speaking with the firefighters and receiving their approval, they removed the fairing to ensure there was no fire risk. At that point, they noticed significant oil on the windscreen and the aircraft’s belly. They also discovered the oil was leaking from the left front piston, which was later determined to be faulty due to a damaged seal.
22/2/2025	OCC3998	Rosedale	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying above Rosedale area at 6500ft, when the ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying above Rosedale area at 6500ft, when the engine began to run rough. The pilot revised their heading to nearest ALA - Baffle Creek. They made a PAN-PAN call to Brisbane Centre on 124.1. Approximately, 2 NM short of Baffle Creek the aircraft experienced complete engine failure. The pilot was not going to make it to the ALA and landed in a cow paddock to south with tall grass/trees. The aircraft suffered a hard landing with uneven ground causing the landing gear to collapse. The aircraft skidded sideways to a stop with the pilot collapsed landing gear. Sideways skid to a stop. The pilot impacted the door frame head resulting in a cut to the head.
18/2/2025	OCC4000	Bendigo Airport	VIC	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student completed preflight and run ups in...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student completed preflight and run ups in preparation for a pre-test lesson. All indications were of a fully operational engine. At approximately 200 ft on climb out on runway 17, the aircraft engine started running rough with a slight loss of power and a change in the engine note. The aircraft was still climbing, but at a reduced rate. The instructor made the decision to land the plane as soon as possible and conducted a low level left turn to bring the aircraft back down on runway 23. The instructor and student then repeated the engine run up sequence, running the engine at full power for a period of time to ensure normal operation over a sustained period. Indications were as normal. A second take off was made, with the same result of rough running. Anticipating this scenario, the aircraft was landed safely on remaining runway On the first landing, due to traffic, an emergency radio call was made on the Bendigo CTAF. No further flying was attempted on the day and the aircraft taken out of service and then booked into maintenance.
16/2/2025	OCC3990	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot entered Canberra airspace from the south via Tharwa...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot entered Canberra airspace from the south via Tharwa, late morning on a hot summer day. Because there was turbulence and a lot of strong thermals, the pilot was working hard to maintain correct heading and altitude within 100 feet, and that was taking up a lot of my attention. ATC instructed the pilot to join right base for runway 17, and the pilot read that back correctly. The pilot saw that the sight picture did not match their clearance. They recognised their mistake and started turning back towards the north. During the turn towards the north, ATC instructed them to head north. The pilot flew rest of the approach and landed on runway 17 as normal.
15/2/2025	OCC3981	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft experienced rough running of engine at approxima...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft experienced rough running of engine at approximately 600ft whilst turning left crosswind off 28L for a Southern departure. The pilot levelled off at 700ft, turned downwind and advised tower who allowed them to land before the aircraft in front. After reducing the throttle to approximately 4200RPM, the rough running ceased.
13/2/2025	OCC3994	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During instructor training sortie, the instructor trainer was...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During instructor training sortie, the instructor trainer was acting as student. The instructor candidate was delivering initial circuit lesson and correctly read back line-up clearance. The instructor trainer then proceeded to line up and take-off. The trainee did not intervene and allowed the instructor trainer to take-off. The tower informed the crew that there was no take-off clearance. No other aircraft was impacted.
11/2/2025	OCC3979	Aldinga Aerodrome	SA	Fly Synthesis	Storch S	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Following a dual circuit session the student pilot was sent f...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: Following a dual circuit session the student pilot was sent for a solo flight for solo consolidation. The wind on Runway 03 was calm. Standard circuit was observed with good approach however on flaring the student pilot inexplicably pushed the nose forward causing a prop strike.
11/2/2025	OCC3992	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: In class D airspace, the instructor read back outbound Via Eu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: In class D airspace, the instructor read back outbound Via Eumundi which was an amendment to their original clearance to Noosa Heads. The instructor and student, entered and rolled and then directed the student to Yandina. They were 4nm off track at the most. The instructor spoke with the tower over the phone later, who advised them that they don't have a radar so they themselves don't have enough information to confidently say whether they were on or off track. Thus, they couldn't pick up on their deviation before it was too late.
10/2/2025	OCC3993	Noosa Heads	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the climbing training exercise, the trim was stuck in ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the climbing training exercise, the trim was stuck in the full nose up position.
8/2/2025	OCC3976	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Corby Starlet	CJ-1	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After maintenance work completed by L2 on engine, the pilot w...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After maintenance work completed by L2 on engine, the pilot was conducting a test flight above Gawler Airfield. At approximately 2500ft, the engine began to run rough, and there was a drop in the RPM. A Pan-Pan call was declared and the pilot started to plan a return to the airfield. Approximately 5 second later, the engine came to an abrupt stop. The pilot made a Mayday call, with persons on the ground acknowledging. The pilot set the aircraft for best glide, and conducted a glide approach, landing onto RWY 13, with no damage to airframe and no injury to the pilot.
6/2/2025	OCC3980	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During taxi and runups on their solo flight, the student pilo...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During taxi and runups on their solo flight, the student pilot’s headset was working with no issues allowing them to hear and communicate loud and clearly. Upon take-off, the student was given the clearance to track northbound over water however that was amended and changed to make a right turn and track to Yandina instead. Once they reached 1000ft, they could hear ATC making a transmission however, their headset kept cutting out not allowing them to understand any of the commands sent by ATC. As they were tracking for Yandina, they tried to fix their headset numerous times also attempting to use the headset that was hanging above their seat. During this time, they were trying to call their CFI so they could get in touch with ATC to let them know of the student’s situation. As the student was getting close to the edge of the zone, they mistakenly decided to change their heading towards the east to stay within the zone to prepare to head back to the runway once permitted. Soon after they changed their heading, they were able to get hold of ATC and receive the guidance and clearance needed to head back to the runway and land safely. Whilst tracking back to YBSU, they were able to try the third headset in the aircraft and was able to regain communications with ATC.
3/2/2025	OCC3973	10nm North of Northam Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a stall exercise when afterward...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a stall exercise when afterwards the engine started to run rough. The rough running of engine commenced following a stall exercise with nose high attitude, power idle and small nose drop and moderate power was used to recover. Normal power continued with nil mag drops and all instruments were indicating normal operations. Upon landing, the engine was runup to 2000RPM however the right magneto had a drop of 400RPM.