Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
11/9/2019	OCC1809	Wakefield Aerodrome	NSW	Ultraflight Sales	Lazair I	O M C Pioneer	P60	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying downwind in circuit at 30 knots (stall s...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying downwind in circuit at 30 knots (stall speed 17 mph) approx. 500' AGL straight and level and approaching left hand base turn for RWY 34. Just prior to making base turn the left wing started to drop before actually putting any control input. The pilot attempted to pick up wing with right rudder and aileron as they were still flying downwind. The left wing did not pick up but continued to slowly drop and entered a full left hand spin from approx. 400' AGL while getting no response from various inputs. The left wing impacted ground first then nose and tipping up breaking both props and settling back on the wheels.An Operations investigations has reviewed the flight elements of this accident and referred to airworthiness for further investigation into a possible fatigue crack in the right stabilator. Onsite inspection:- the airframe was quarantined in a make shift Lockable trailer, immediately evident was the starboard ruddervator having detached from the rear fuselage location mount.Closer inspection revealed that a crack had been forming for a while ( indicated by a blackened grain structure) between the fasteners and the mount itself, it had formed underneath and between the two plates and gradually run through all four rivet holes until ultimate failure of the joint. An inspection of the port assembly revealed the same failure mode developing in exact the same location. Given the design of the joint that mounts both Ruddervators is made of thinner alloy section than each individual control surface mount bracket, my opinion is the cyclic stress loading at this point Is focussed on the weakest part of the structure, in turn causing a mild work hardening and leading to fatigue cracking.
11/9/2019	OCC1812	East Sale	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying from Moorabbin via East Sale airspace on...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying from Moorabbin via East Sale airspace on a return navigation flight. On the way to Merimbula they missed a NOTAM advising that the airspace was active at East Sale and infringed the restricted airspace. ATC contacted the pilot on Melbourne centre frequency and asked them to contact East Sale approach. The pilot did so, was then given a squawk code and was given a clearance to transit the zone.The pilot credentials were reviewed and he was compliant for the navex. The pilot identified poor planning and lack of situational awareness as contributing factors to the incident.
5/9/2019	OCC1803	Rollos Aerodrome	SA	Avid aircraft	Mk IV	Subaru	EA81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on final approach and suffered partial EF be...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on final approach and suffered partial EF believed to be carb icing and the aircraft impacted rising ground on the RWY approach causing serious damage. Tech have reviewed this report. The instillation of carb heating may have reduced the possibility of this occurring.
5/9/2019	OCC1804	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot requested inbound clearance and was instructed to mai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot requested inbound clearance and was instructed to maintain A015 and join right down wind RWY36. Approaching the downwind join, the aircraft was observed on the tower display to be at A011, the pilot was challenged and they confirmed they were at A010. The occurrence has been investigated with the CFI and a review of CTR operational competencies is underway for this pilot and future approvals when operating at this Class D aerodrome.
3/9/2019	OCC1799	Coonalpyn Aerodrome	SA	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a glide in approach to runway 07 at Coonalpyn, approx....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a glide in approach to runway 07 at Coonalpyn, approx. 5ft above the runway the left wing dropped and the wing tip touched the ground causing the aircraft to veer to the left into trees and a fence. Investigation identified the pilot was compliant to operate the aircraft and the reported conditions were within the aircraft demonstrated crosswind limitations. The primary cause was identified as Loss of Control in the landing phase of flight (R-LOC) with environmental conditions a minor factor only. Subsequent to this accident a cross strip has been added to the airfield.
1/9/2019	OCC1797	Wollongong Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing following a supervised solo navigation training fl...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing following a supervised solo navigation training flight the aircraft skidded, nose wheel wobbled, and the RH wing tip went into grass on the side of the runway. The pilot then taxied the aircraft to the parking area and shut down the aircraft and damage to the nose wheel, wingtip and pitot tube was found.The event was debriefed between the pilot and the supervising instructor and it was determined the pilot experienced a Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO) with remedial training being subsequently undertaken. The pilot has continued with his endorsement training at this time.
30/8/2019	OCC1806	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 UL-S-2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the downwind leg in the circuit pattern there was a 3-...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the downwind leg in the circuit pattern there was a 3-mile final call given by the regular RPT on a straight in approach. The pilot of the Sportstar returned the call giving their intentions of continuing on an extended downwind which takes it slightly to the north of their approach path. This led the RPT to conduct a go around. ( TCAS confliction). A review of CTAF procedures and communications at certified aerodromes was undertaken with the pilot and CFI of the Flight Training School.Pilots are reminded when establishing 2 way communications with RPT traffic in the vicinity of aerodromes that they are clear in their communications responses and actions to ensure separation requirements are effectively managed.
30/8/2019	OCC1795	Wagga Wagga Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	ROTAX	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student pre solo assessment flight was successfully complet...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student pre solo assessment flight was successfully completed with the senior instructor and a subsequent solo flight was approved. During the assessment flight the instructor changed the fuel selection on the dual tap system to re balance fuel load. During the solo flight the student inadvertently turned off the active fuel supply during pre landing checks resulting in fuel starvation and an engine failure in circuit on short final. The student successfully completed a forced landing in circuit and with instructor assistance following landing the pilot was able to restart the engine and vacate the runway. A review of training practices at the school has been undertaken and the fuel selection procedures for training purposes has been amended to ensure both fuel tanks are selected in the landing phase to prevent further occurrences.
28/8/2019	OCC1793	Bundaberg Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landing against a strong and gusty headwind ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landing against a strong and gusty headwind on runway 07. The pilot reported a normal approach was conducted but then landed heavily with the aircraft becoming airborne again. While applying power the aircraft subsequently impacted the ground resulting in a propeller strike and nose wheel collapse.The pilot advised that It seemed that the wind strength ceased at a critical time.The accident was reviewed by Operations and the pilot acknowledged that mitigation for wind gradient and wind shear had not been given appropriate consideration. The pilot volunteered to undertake remedial training with an RAAus Pilot Examiner. The aircraft is currently undergoing substantial repair by an authorised maintenance centre.
28/8/2019	OCC1794	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008 DL LSA	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a first solo check flight the student struggled to pri...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a first solo check flight the student struggled to prioritise flying the aircraft and didn’t slow down in the circuit behind a slower moving aircraft. The tower instructed the student to conduct a full stop landing due to unsafe flying. The Instructor intervened prior to overtaking the aircraft they were to follow. Due to the nature of the first solo check, this scenario was discussed on the ground with student prior to the solo check and but no further in flight instruction was given in the air to measure student's judgement. RAAus reviewed relevant Instructor responsibilities and intervention strategies with the school CFI and RAAus provided the school with training resources including a "Control Management for Instructors: presentation. The CFI will incorporate these resources into development training for all instructors to reduce further training incidents.
25/8/2019	OCC1791	Goolwa Aerodrome	SA	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a supervised solo flight the student pilot was climbin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a supervised solo flight the student pilot was climbing upwind runway 19 and an RV10 was observed to turn right final for runway 01 contrary to established circuit requirements having previously radioed a call for Base 19, which was later determined to be incorrect . The RAAus student had made a call for entering and rolling 19 before taking off. A gyrocopter also made a taxiing call for 16 and was at the holding point of 19 waiting for the Tecnam to take off in order to cross 01-19 for 16. The student saw the RV10 and turned early to left cross wind (east) at about 200’ to avoid collision. The RV10 then turned left at around 100’-200’ and climbed steeply to the west. The student continued their departure to the training area, the RV 10 returned to the field with a correct downwind 19 call for a full stop on 19. The RV10 was unable to be identified, preventing any further follow up with the pilot. Pilots are reminded to follow the published procedures for Non Towered aerodromes and conform with recommended circuit joining procedures. RAAus and CASA continue to provide training resources and education programs to assist pilots in safe operations at uncontrolled aerodromes. Pilots are urged to maintain familiarity with these procedures including the latest version of CAAP 166.
24/8/2019	OCC1790	Oldbury	WA	Aerochute Industries	Dual	Rotax	503	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot and passenger conducted a normal take off in a powe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot and passenger conducted a normal take off in a powered parachute from their usual flight strip in surface conditions that were assessed as suitable for the flight. On initial climb the aircraft encountered severe sink at full power and the pilot took evasive action to avoid a line of trees at a height of approximately 50 ft AGL. During this turn the aircraft continued to lose height and the right side of the canopy caught a tree branch which pivoted the aircraft hard right and toward the ground at 45 degrees with the nose striking the ground first and coming to rest some 3-4 metres from impact, upright. As a result of the accident both pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries from which they have now recovered. The accident was reviewed by the pilot and RAAus and it was identified that a combination of environmental conditions and human factors were the primary contributing factors to the accident. The pilot acknowledged that in the early morning, despite the good local atmospheric conditions he did not fully assess the overlying meteorological wind and will obtain a more comprehensive weather forecast in future. The pilot intends to return to active flight with the assistance of the local PPC community.
18/8/2019	OCC1787	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The training instructor departed YSCB to the unfamiliar Yass/...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The training instructor departed YSCB to the unfamiliar Yass/Barton training area to practice turns and climbs, below the 6500' Class C step. various manoeuvres were practiced for about half an hour, climbing to 6000' to avoid the turbulence. During the manoeuvres the pilots became disoriented and believed the town just to the north was Yass, however it was actually Murrumbateman. The pilot hadn't allowed for the effect of the 45-knot northeast wind which had blown them into Class C airspace. When the mistake became apparent, the aircraft departed class C and requested clearance to return to YSCB. The Instructor, as pilot in command, was interviewed to review flight planning and situational awareness elements of the flight and the imperatives of the the multitasking challenges that the instructing environment demands. The supervising CFI was also interviewed to ensure ongoing mentoring and development of this new flight Instructor. Instructors must manage complex task loads including being command pilots first and the planning, decision making and execution of successful flight sorties sets the standard that student pilots will emulate in their training progression.
17/8/2019	OCC1784	Captain Creek	QLD	Zenith Aircraft	Zodiac CH 601 HD	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to land, the pilot needed to "buzz" cattle ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst attempting to land, the pilot needed to "buzz" cattle on their private grass 700m strip then continued with a go-around. They needed to do this twice and each time the approach was normal with normal throttle operations. On the third attempt to land (this time with no cattle on the strip), the throttle would not lower the revs to idle speed when pulled back, but would not allow the engine to rev below 3000rpm. The pilot performed a go around and tried the throttle in various positions but could not get it back to idle. It would go to full power as designed but not below 3000rpm. The decision was made to land at a neighbors wide 1200m grass strip nearby in case they had to come in at higher than normal speed. Upon landing, the pilot cut the power by turning off the mags but the touchdown was harder and faster than normal. When they removed their left hand from the throttle to switch the mags off, the throttle (as designed) went to full power for a short burst before the engine was "killed". The extra speed this caused made it difficult to control the aircraft and the aircraft veered to the right in a partial ground loop coming to rest, still on the RWY, but at 90 degrees to the direction of landing. The engine was restarted after initial inspection and the throttle worked perfectly - going back to idle every time the throttle was pulled back.
17/8/2019	OCC1783	Greenside Aerodrrome	WA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Primary cause environmental (Wildlife). Review any further oc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Primary cause environmental (Wildlife). Review any further occurrences as part of Flight school hazard register for risk mitigation.