Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
25/7/2020	OCC2090	Swan Hill Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student, close to completing their pilot certificate, was o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student, close to completing their pilot certificate, was on a solo flight conducting circuits. The pilot had completed 4 circuits and decided to complete a full stop, have a short break and then continue flying again. The weather conditions were good for flying, with a maximum wind of 6 - 7 kts. During the flare on the final circuit the aircraft pitched up and subsequently bounced, quite hard, on its main wheels. The aircraft continued down the runway landing again hard where the nose wheel broke away from the aircraft and the propeller struck the ground. The pilot reported they may have inadvertently pulled back on the control stick stalling the aircraft causing the aircraft to bounce. The student has subsequently conducted refresher dual training with an experienced instructor.
24/7/2020	OCC2088	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting a second Training Area solo, on appr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting a second Training Area solo, on approach for runway 29C they conducted one go around due to being too high on approach. On the second attempt at landing they experienced a gust of wind from the left, bounced and exited the runway to the right over the grass, over 29R, past the alpha run-up bay and came to a stop on taxiway A4 next to the main helipad. There was an aircraft in the alpha run-up. The pilot was counselled by Flight Operations and is undertaking further flight training and review with a RAAus CFI. Members are reminded of the importance of regular and consistent flights to ensure competency and currency is maintained.
23/7/2020	OCC2094	Westbrook	QLD	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	ULS 912 - 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was landing at a private airstrip and during the la...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was landing at a private airstrip and during the landing phase the aircraft reportedly entered pilot induced oscillation, resulting in a series of bounces and the aircraft flipping onto its back. Investigation revealed the pilot had an overdue flight review and was not endorsed for flight beyond 25 nm. The pilot certificate holder has now completed Cross Country training and remedial training as required. Members are encouraged to use the Member App and Member Portal to ensure their compliance requirements including flight reviews, membership and endorsements are current and correct prior to flight.
21/7/2020	OCC2085	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lane B Light started flashing on take-off. The student wa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lane B Light started flashing on take-off. The student was conducting the take-off and when the instructor saw the light they immediately took control, by that time they were at 1000ft and the instructor decided to turn back. They contacted tower and were cleared to join downwind runway 29L. On turning base the engine failed and the prop stopped spinning. The instructor notified the tower of the engine failure in the air on base and landed successfully on 29L and manoeuvred off the runway. The engine initially didn't restart on the ground, after trouble checks the engine restarted and taxied back to hangar.
19/7/2020	OCC2089	Heathcote	VIC	ICP	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a routine navigation flight the pilot did not sufficiently...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a routine navigation flight the pilot did not sufficiently account for wind drift which allowed the aircraft to stray into Restricted Airspace R350A. The pilot soon realised the error, called the appropriate ATC frequency and exited the airspace as soon as possible. The investigation found poor pre-flight planning and in-flight tracking of position by the pilot. Flight Operations mentored the pilot in this area including some strategies in order to mitigate a similar incident in the future. Members are reminded of the need to adopt thorough pre-flight planning and in-flight procedures in order to minimise the risk of entering controlled airspace inadvertently, especially when not having flown for a significant period due to COVID-19 restrictions.
18/7/2020	OCC2084	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had completed three take-offs and landings during t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had completed three take-offs and landings during touch and go exercises. After reconfiguring the aircraft in terms of trim and flap settings, the pilot applied full power for a fourth take-off at which time the aircraft exhibited an increased left-turning tendency above that experienced in the previous circuits. The pilot applied additional right rudder in an attempt to counteract the left-turning tendency however input was insufficient and counteracted upon rotation whereby the left wing dipped and aircraft further weather vaned to the left into the prevailing crosswind. At that time, the pilot considered that aircraft control had been compromised and that proceeding with the take-off was dangerous. The pilot reduced power to idle to allow the aircraft to settle back onto the runway and applied right rudder and brake in an attempt to correct directional control however with the resultant ground speed of the aircraft at between 40 & 50 kts, the pilot was unable to direct the aircraft sufficiently back towards the centreline of Runway 31 to avoid the left wing tip striking runway signage and causing the aircraft to slew 180 degrees to its direction of travel and onto the grass verge to the south-west of Runway 31 where the right rear elevator struck the ground bring the aircraft to a halt. Factors included the combination of recent changes to a new runway at Sunshine Coast Airport and the pilots expectation bias and decision to continue with an unstable approach. The CFI has enacted additional briefings for all new pilots hiring aircraft and students in relation to the changes to the new runway. It was further identified that the new runway has resulted in shading of the windsock from certain prevailing winds due to hangars and other buildings, in addition to mechanical turbulence.
17/7/2020	OCC2082	Robe	SA	Australian Aviation Works	J-6 Karatoo	Subaru	GA 81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The pilot performed an emergency landing on farm land however the aircraft nosed over due to the rough terrain.
17/7/2020	OCC2076	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Cylinder #4 Head to Barrel connection leaking
17/7/2020	OCC2075	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Cylinder #1 Exhaust Valve leaking
15/7/2020	OCC2086	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	CA25N	Gazelle	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing, whilst slowing to backtrack there was sudden ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing, whilst slowing to backtrack there was sudden loss of directional control causing excursion from runway. The cause was identified to be failure of a weld at attachment of the rudder cable on Right rudder pedal.
12/7/2020	OCC2071	Mildura Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, the aircraft was on crosswind on ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, the aircraft was on crosswind on climb out for the second circuit when the engine dropped power and was running rough and vibrating. The pilot immediately turned the aircraft back towards the runway, made an emergency call and pulled the power back to idle, some 5 seconds later the engine stopped and the pilot glided it back to the runway for an uneventful landing.
12/7/2020	OCC2073	Gympie Aerodrome	QLD	Hughes LightWing	LightWing GR912	Rotax	532 Water Cooled	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undergoing instruction for a tail wheel endorse...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was undergoing instruction for a tail wheel endorsement. On this occasion they were solo and practicing taxiing as they wanted to master the rudder usage. The pilot was limited to taxiing around the hangar and apron, however this time they entered the runway, making the necessary calls: entering and backtracking runway 14 for taxiing only. The pilot taxied twice at about 25 knots, giving way to traffic that had come in to land. On the third taxi run the aircraft unintentionally lifted into the air at about 27-30 knots, at approx. 3000rpm. The pilot continued with a circuit. The aircraft landed safely, was taxied off the runway and secured, then the pilot immediately sought the management to explain what had transpired. The pilot has been cautioned as this flight constituted a breach of Section 20AB the Civil Aviation Act (1988), operating an aircraft without holding the required qualifications and will complete the required training with a RAAus nominated CFI.
4/7/2020	OCC2070	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A bird flew into the propeller on take-off. The aircraft was...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A bird flew into the propeller on take-off. The aircraft was 1/3 of way down runway so the pilot aborted the take off and inspected for damage. RAAus continues to gather statistical data on birds and wildlife that interfere with aviation activities around the country. It is particularly important that these incidents are reported so that RAAus can identify problematic areas and notify the relevant parties.
2/7/2020	OCC2064	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #4 Head to Barrel join leaking. Compression 68/80 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Cylinder #4 Head to Barrel join leaking. Compression 68/80 p.s.i. Cylinder #2 Exhaust Valve leaking. Compression 64/80 p.s.i.
1/7/2020	OCC2059	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fuel cap fell off the aircraft, possibly during landing...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fuel cap fell off the aircraft, possibly during landing.