Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
13/6/2021	OCC2442	Cobar Aerodrome	NSW	Piper	J3	Continental	A65	LHS shock long strut snapped on landing roll out. The aircraft had just landed on runway 05 left (gr...
LHS shock long strut snapped on landing roll out. The aircraft had just landed on runway 05 left (grass), normal 3-point attitude approx. speed was 20mph when the pilot heard a bang and immediately felt the left wing drop. They then thought they had done a bungee cord. The pilot managed to stop engine and brake within 25m.
13/6/2021	OCC2447	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome wi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Jabiru was undertaking circuits at Chinchilla airdrome with one other RAAus aircraft in the circuit. On late final on runway 14 just before touchdown the pilot of the other RAAus aircraft notified the Jabiru pilot that there was a third aircraft on late final for runway 32. The Jabiru pilot saw the other aircraft, just below the tree line at the opposite end of the airstrip, just as the call came through. Both aircraft performed avoidance manoeuvres. The Jabiru pilot changed frequency to 126.7 and contacted the third aircraft (VH registered) to inform them they were on the incorrect frequency and provided the correct frequency (126.35) to them. The pilot apologized and all continued flying.
11/6/2021	OCC2450	Stoneville	WA	Airborne	Edge XT 912	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During preflight inspection a bulge in rear left suspension l...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During preflight inspection a bulge in rear left suspension leg 75mm from top was found.
8/6/2021	OCC2435	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting a session of solo circuits when Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO) occurred as a result of allowing the nose wheel to contact the ground too early. Lack of steering resulted in the aircraft running off the left hand side of the runway. No damage or injuries occurred and the student was able to taxi back onto the runway and return to the hanger.
7/6/2021	OCC2436	Turkey Beach	QLD	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to id...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Sudden onset of severe engine vibration, reduced power to idle suspected possible propeller damage. Increased power but severe vibration still present and unable to maintain sufficient power for level flight. At an altitude of 3000ft the pilot selected a suitable landing area ahead, transmitted a mayday call on area frequency, and carried out an uneventful forced on a property west of Turkey Beach. On initial inspection there is no visible damage to propeller as first suspected. The engine cover was removed and there was no visible damage, however when turning the propeller, no compression was felt in engine, suspected internal engine damage.
6/6/2021	OCC2446	Coffs Harbour	NSW	BRM Aero	NG5	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While warming up, the pilot received a notice on the G3X tou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While warming up, the pilot received a notice on the G3X touch that there was a hardware fault with the engine interface module. After a short pause the error cleared itself, they assumed it was from low battery voltage which was also flagged at the time. The pilot conducted an extended run up and there were no further warnings. They departed RWY10 and climbed north toward Red Rock using the autopilot in heading mode and IAS climb mode. Above Sapphire Beach, about 3NM from the airport the pilot had the warning for hardware failure again, and lost engine instruments from both screens. They also had no trim indication so decided to turn and return to the airport and announced their intentions on the CTAF. The pilot pressed the autopilot disconnect and started to turn when they noticed that the autopilot was fighting them and the lights showed that it was still engaged. The pilot tried to disconnect the autopilot again but the controls were still fighting their inputs. They pulled the autopilot circuit breakers and flew back to RWY10 where they performed a normal landing and taxied back to the hangar.
31/5/2021	OCC2432	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92Echo	Rotax	912ULS	During a low speed taxy, the LH MLG axle broke and departed the aircraft resulting in a ground loop ...
During a low speed taxy, the LH MLG axle broke and departed the aircraft resulting in a ground loop to the left.
29/5/2021	OCC2430	Naracoorte Aerodrome	SA	Arion	Lightning	Camit	CAE 3300 SLRE	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing back to hanger after normal flight and landing...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing back to hanger after normal flight and landing, the lower wheel weldment became detached from left main landing gear leg. Due to slow speed the aircraft simply spun around 90 degrees before coming to rest.
28/5/2021	OCC2428	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor was in a Tecnam aircraft with a student establi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An instructor was in a Tecnam aircraft with a student established and conducting circuit training. After a series of touch and goes they were around 900ft on cross-wind and about to turn downwind when they head a radio call that another aircraft (A) was joining early downwind for the same runway. As the Tecnam was about to turn downwind they called aircraft (a) advising they were on crosswind about to turn downwind and did they have the Tecnam sighted? Aircraft (A) replied that they could can see 2 aircraft ahead of them, asking “which one are you?” The Tecnam lifted the RH wing and scanned for traffic and an aircraft was at their 1 o'clock closing right to left at around 50ft height separation. The instructor immediately took control from the student, reduced power and commenced a descent and continued on cross-wind direction. After passing behind aircraft (A) they turned downwind and maintained separation from aircraft (A) . The instructor incorrectly identified the aircraft as particular aircraft type called the aircraft to confirm they received their transmission. There was no response on the first call and on the second call the pilot of aircraft (A) identified themselves and advised they were turning to exit the circuit. The instructor later heard the aircraft re-join the circuit for a full stop landing. The aircraft not involved in the incident was not heard from after the event. This airport is a very busy training location which does not require radio carriage and use. RAAus is reviewing this and other incidents, particularly near miss or proximity events, to determine if a recommendation to CASA should be made regarding carriage and use of radio or if a frequency unique to the location is a possible strategy to reduce collision risks.
28/5/2021	OCC2431	Callington Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J250	Jabiru	A3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced fuel starvation on take-off. After...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced fuel starvation on take-off. After investigation it was found that the aircraft was actually flooding due to an incorrectly adjusted carby float. After resetting the float level and conducting full power ground runs the aircraft was successfully test flown.
26/5/2021	OCC2426	Collaroy Beach	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912 ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Bankstown for a private flight to the n...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Bankstown for a private flight to the northern beaches. About 10 minutes before the incident, as the aircraft was operating along the coast, the fuel pressure started to fluctuate, dropping and increasing. The pilot turned the fuel pump on and changed tanks immediately. This did not change the fuel pressure reading, other than this there were no abnormalities. As the aircraft was climbing from 1000ft back to 2400ft to head back to Bankstown, approx. 20 seconds after full power the engine started to drop/ increase/ drop/ increase in RPM. The engine did not stop, but was not operating as normal. The pilot turned back EAST towards the coast and conducted a forced landing on the beach. The RAAus review of the incident did not result in any specific cause and the aircraft has since been operated without incident. However as a result of investigation into the number of passengers which may be carried aboard a RAAus aircraft a Flight Operations Bulletin 0221 was created which clearly articulates the RAAus policy, that only the pilot and one other passenger may be carried aboard a RAAus aircraft. This preculdes carriage of an infant on the lap of the passenger or two children in the passenger seat. Flight Operations Bulletin 0221 was published on 20 September 2021 and forms part of the RAAus Flight Operations Manual requirements for pilots.
25/5/2021	OCC2429	Ayr Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach and there was a faster aircraft beh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on approach and there was a faster aircraft behind the aircraft, also on final. The pilot felt pressured to expedite the approach and land quickly. As a result the approach was conducted at a faster than normal speed, on landing the nose wheel touched down first and the propeller struck the ground. The engine had stopped and the pilot allowed the aircraft to roll onto the grass on the edge of the sealed runway before stopping the aircraft to allow other aircraft to use the runway. The pilot indicated later they should not have allowed the faster aircraft behind them to change their normal approach process. The aircraft had a maintainer assessment for possible damage as a result of the propeller strike.
22/5/2021	OCC2427	Colac Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a students’ first solo under the supervision o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The flight was a students’ first solo under the supervision of the Instructor from the ground. The student made a good landing however became overloaded and while braking inadvertently added power resulting in runway overrun into fence. The Instructor has conducted further remedial training with the student to prevent a recurrence.
19/5/2021	OCC2421	Nepean Dam - Cataract Dam	NSW	Jabiru	230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting an area solo within 25nm of Shellh...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting an area solo within 25nm of Shellharbour airport. The student had several interactions with pilots at other airports prior to this incident. Initially the student was monitoring a local drop zone on COM1 and Sydney Centre (124.55) on COM2. The student heard ATC advise another aircraft of an aircraft at their 10 o'clock and concluded that their aircraft was the aircraft being referred to. They looked for the other aircraft but were unable to see it. The student then attempted to contact ATC but made an error in selecting the broadcast switch to COM2 - therefore made a broadcast to the drop zone or another local airport. The error was recognised within about a minute and ATC made several further calls to the other aircraft. As it appeared to the student that ATC could see them they continued to fly straight and level with no change in heading or course. The second aircraft passed above and in front of them shortly thereafter from their 2 o'clock to their 8 o'clock - they had perhaps 5-10 seconds visuals on that aircraft before their paths crossed. While the respective aircraft courses did not result in a collision it could be describes as a "close encounter". ATC stated shortly after that they estimated the vertical separation was about 100 feet, which is not in dispute by the student and they believe the horizontal separation was not more than 300 feet. The student then contacted ATC on COM2 to confirm that both aircraft had passed close by but were both safe and was asked by ATC to squawk ident. The student had not yet been trained on transponder use in the air and was unable to comply - they explained to ATC that they were a novice pilot. The student was provided with remedial training on the use of the transponder. Pilots are reminded of their responsibility to understand and manage all equipment fitted to the aircraft prior to flight.
16/5/2021	OCC2410	Roys Orchid	QLD	Progressive Aerodyne	Searey	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At Caloundra a pilot departed in a Sling on crosswind climbin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At Caloundra a pilot departed in a Sling on crosswind climbing to 2000 ft when a helicopter inbound at approx. 200ft asked if an aircraft was OK, as it was landed on the beach about 1nm north of Roys Orchid. The aircraft on the beach responded that it was fine then took off underneath the Sling. It tracked very low level towards Roys Orchid where it made a departure call.