Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
3/8/2025	OCC4191	Bass Strait	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS
31/7/2025	OCC4188	Muchea/Greenside Airfield	WA	William M Bond	Woody's Pusher	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at a pri...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at a private airstrip in Western Australia. It was reported that the amateur built aircraft had a technical issue after a test flight, preventing engine shut down after flight. It was further reported that attempts to shut the engine via Magneto-earth switches and fuel selector valve did not pay-off due to which the maintainer attempted to block the exhaust at low idle RPM. In the process, the maintainer’s hand came in contact with the propeller leading to a serious injury. It was noted that the engine came to a stop subsequent to the impact.
30/7/2025	OCC4184	Balranald	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS	Rotax	912 ULS-01	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a fatal occurrence at ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a fatal occurrence at Balranald in NSW on 30/7/2025. It has been reported that the aircraft was destroyed and the PIC deceased due to the occurrence. It was further added that there were no passengers on board and nil injuries reported on ground due to the occurrence.
28/7/2025	OCC4181	Huntly Field (6 nm NE of YBDG)	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a technical occurrence at Bendigo Aerodrome on 28/7/2025. It was reported that the aircraft, after a smooth take-off from a field near the aerodrome, experienced some initial vibrations with unusual fuel pressure gauge indication. It was further reported that the issue was resolved shortly and the aircraft was landed safely without any further events at Bendigo aerodrome.
27/7/2025	OCC4185	Brisbane TCU	QLD	Jabiru	230	Jabiru	3300 Gen4	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an airspace infringement occurrence at Brisbane TCU on 27/7/2025. No further events were reported due to the occurrence. INVESTIGATION: Turbulence during flight caused a usual flight to be flown at a different altitude than would have normally been the case and aircraft control took precedence over situational awareness.
27/7/2025	OCC4190	Sydney TCU	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringeme...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Airspace infringement occurrence at Sydney TCU. It was reported that the aircraft had climbed to CTA level due unexpected moderate to severe turbulence, due to which another aircraft was issued a safety alert and had to be levelled off until the RA aircraft cleared. INVESTIGATION: In an effort to escape uncomfortable mechanical turbulence, misinterpreted position and climbed into CTA. When this was realised, an immediate descent was initiated. Pilot who does not have a cross-country endorsement was not on area frequency at the time but CTAF, as a consequence he could not be raised by ATC to alert the pilot of the VCA. The pilot involved was counselled by the CFI and strict conditions were place on him until he completes his cross-country training.
20/7/2025	OCC4167	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a close proximity occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a close proximity occurrence during the final approach phase at Bendigo aerodrome. The two aircraft landed safely. However, RA registered aircraft reportedly landed subsequent to an aircraft that initially landed on the RWY and was still vacating, although they had reported to perform a touch and go. INVESTIGATION: Confusion had occurred in the mind of the pilot who was the subject of the evasive manoeuvre with the rare situation of two Brumbies, one in the circuit and one calling inbound both piloted by females. The failure to go around was likely the result of overload, the instructor had just taken evasive action, was instructing a student and the expectation bias that resulted from the proceeding aircraft's radio call let to an aircraft landing while another was in the act of vacating the runway.
20/7/2025	OCC4180	YBDG	VIC	Brumby	BR61	Rotax
19/7/2025	OCC4176	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance at Jandakot Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had initiated take-off roll without obtaining take-off clearance from the ATC, however, the ATC had issued take-off clearance before the aircraft was airborne, which the PIC acknowledged and apologised for non-compliance. INVESTIGATION: The instructor allowed himself to be distracted by a talkative student and did not employ a 'sterile cockpit' procedure which allowed for this lapse to occur.
19/7/2025	OCC4173	Gympie Aerodrome	QLD	FK Lightplanes	FK 9 WB	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during t...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence during touch and go operations at Gympie Aerodrome. It was reported that a loud thump noise was heard while inducing severe vibrations, subsequently, another aircraft operating in the aerodrome had radioed smoke observed from the cowling. Further, the aircraft was landed without further events and was brought to a stop near gable markers.
18/7/2025	OCC4172	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft reported a FOD (blown away vegetation)...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft reported a FOD (blown away vegetation) at Jandakot aerodrome. It has been reported to RAAus that, the FOD was removed by the Airside operations team at the airport subsequent report from the aircraft.
18/7/2025	OCC4179	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational non-comp...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had initiated a turn into downwind direction while asked to maintain crosswind after take-off. It was further noted that the aircraft initiated correction and turned towards crosswind direction, as the ATC informed them of the deviation and instructed to maintain direction. No further events were reported during the flight. INVESTIGATION: Aircraft complied with instructions, but deviated from them slightly due to terrain and this was not advised due radio congestion.
17/7/2025	OCC4192	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an operational non-compliance occurrence at Canberra Aerodrome. It was reported that the flight was operated by Student Pilot undertaking a solo flight training, and had missed to comply with ATC instructions and turned base leg although instructed to maintain downwind. The aircraft was subsequently instructed to continue downwind which was acknowledged and followed. No further events were reported due to this non-compliance. INVESTIGATION: At controlled aerodromes, the circuit direction is set by the control tower and flying a series of circuits in one direction sets up a pattern and if a change occurs even though this may be acknowledged, muscle memory can take over in a moment of inattention.
17/7/2025	OCC4175	YPJT	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Operational non-com...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Operational non-compliance occurrence at Jandakot Aerodrome. It was reported that the deviation was noticed by ATC and reported to the aircraft. Subsequently, the Instructor on board took control of the aircraft and descended to appropriate altitude. It was further reported that there were no further events during the flight. After discussions with the instructor involved, he intends to tighten up the tolerances with regards to circuit height and in necessary, intervene sooner.
13/7/2025	OCC4166	Kooralbyn	QLD	Sling	TBA