Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
12/9/2025	OCC4237	Gawler aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	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 Gawler Aerodrome. It was reported that the aircraft had entered both the nearby controlled airspace and the restricted airspace, which was later noticed by the PIC and action initiated to exit the airspaces. No further events were reported due to this occurrence. INVESTIGATION: Distracted by passenger and did not have immediate access to navigation information to maintain situational awareness.
9/9/2025	OCC4235	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Pipistrel	Alpha Trainer	Rotax	912UL2	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a rejected take-off oc...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a rejected take-off occurrence at Jandakot Aerodrome. It was reported that the engine failed soon after the aircraft was airborne, due to which the PIC landed on the remaining runway safely and cleared of the RWY. No further events were reported due to the incident. INVESTIGATION: Rushed through a checklist due to time pressure and item was missed. Checklist modified to capture item in other phases prior to takeoff.
8/9/2025	OCC4254	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Airborne	XT 912 SST	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground-based occurre...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground-based occurrence at Heck Field Aerodrome during aircraft maintenance inside an hangar. It was reported to RAAus that the aircraft was undergoing 100 hours maintenance, during which the aircraft’s throttle was engaged by the maintainer resulting in aircraft speeding towards the hangar.
7/9/2025	OCC4236	8Nm west Exmouth Aerodrome	WA	Zenith	Zodiac 601 XLB-TD	Jabiru	3300A	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 in Western Australia shortly after take-off from Exmouth Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus that the aircraft had a partial powerless prompting the PIC to declare MAYDAY call and prepare for a forced landing. However, the PIC subsequently observed the engine produce limited power sufficient to maintain flight and hence continued his flight after notifying Melbourne Centre, and landed safely at Carnarvon Aerodrome without any further events.
6/9/2025	OCC4228	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	Rand Kar	X-Air	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: An unregistered RAAus aircraft was involved in a ground-based...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: An unregistered RAAus aircraft was involved in a ground-based occurrence at Caboolture Aerodrome on the 06th of September 2025. It was reported to RAAus that the aircraft was being warmed and tested in ground runs to confirm engine performance following a report. The report noted that three ground runs on the RWY were carried out and that the incident occurred during the third, while the first and the second attempts were uneventful. It was further report to RAAus that aircraft sustained substantial damage due to the occurrence, but NIL injuries to person on board. INVESTIGATION OUTCOME: Following initial reporting and investigation it was determined the aircraft was unregistered pending maintenance work and a formal certificate blocking the aircraft had been provided to the member in November 2023. Despite this the aircraft was privately operated by the owner in contravention of CASR regulations and RAAus registration requirements. It is understood the aircraft is substantially damaged and remains unairworthy. The member has returned to flight with a local flight school in their school aircraft and has also been fully debriefed on all aspects of both the accident and compliance requirements.
2/9/2025	OCC4227	Cunnamulla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	SP-T 6	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Cunna...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an occurrence at Cunnamulla Aerodrome on 2/9/2025. It was reported to RAAus that the aircraft veered to the left sharply on landing resulting in a ground loop. It was further reported that the aircraft sustained minor damages due to the occurrence, and NIL injuries were reported due to the occurrence. Outcome: Probable cause of ground loop was a fracture of the RH gear leg. This component was replaced with a different and stronger type by Jabiru.
1/9/2025	OCC4221	Canberra Aerodrome	ACT	Bristell	NG5	Rotax	912ULS
31/8/2025	OCC4225	Mareeba Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Incorrect Transpond...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an Incorrect Transponder indication occurrence at Mareeba Aerodrome. It was reported that incorrect aircraft altitude was transmitted by the Mode C Transponder onboard the aircraft, which was communicated through another aircraft flying in the region. It was further reported that the PIC of the aircraft contacted AsA upon landing at Atherton Aerodrome, and has removed the transponder from the aircraft after being informed of the issue.
30/8/2025	OCC4220	Charters Towers Aerodrome	QLD	TL Ultralights	TL SIRIUS 3000	ROTAX	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a weather related occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a weather related occurrence at Charters Towers Aerodrome. It was reported that a huge gust of wind struck the plane on take-off phase, and resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Nil injuries were reported due to the occurrence. In hindsight, with the prevailing conditions, the pilot admitted that the condition were terrible and that he should not have pressed on.
30/8/2025	OCC4216	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUMBITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undertaking dual training activities and i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUMBITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undertaking dual training activities and involved in a technical occurrence at Archerfield aerodrome on 30/8/2025. It was reported to RAAus that a partial power loss was experienced on take-off after rotation, due to which the PIC closed the throttle and the landed the aircraft safely on the remaining RWY. INVESTIGATION OUTCOME: Technical investigation by CFI and maintenance staff identified fuel vapor lock most probable cause due to environmental conditions coupled with a long holding time at threshold with delayed ATC clearance. Additional risk identifiers have been added to the flight authorisation assessment document checklist to reduce likelihood of further occurrences.
23/8/2025	OCC4210	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an unstabilised approa...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an unstabilised approach and near ground impact occurrence at Heck Field Aerodrome. It was reported to RAAus that the flight was a Dual training flight with the student pilot undertaking flying training lessons. It was further reported that the control surface (rudder) configuration deployed by the student was incorrect, which was noticed by the instructor. Due to the significant risk involved, the instructor took control and navigated the aircraft safely, although the aircraft was unusually close to the grass surface adjacent to the RWY and briefly came in contact with the grass/tall crops.
23/8/2025	OCC4211	Serpentine Airfield	WA	Zenith Aircraft	Zodiac CH 601 HDS	Rotax	912UL	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an in-flight canopy di...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in an in-flight canopy disengage occurrence at Serpentine Airfield in WA. It was reported that the PIC initiated an early turn back into the circuit after a shallow climb, and continued downwind with reduced power. It was further reported that the PIC had declared a PAN PAN emergency call, and landed the aircraft safely without further events.
19/8/2025	OCC4202	LaTrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a ground occurrence at LaTrobe Valley Aerodrome on 19th August 2025. It was reported that the Pilot operating the aircraft was undertaking an engine ground run-up, and inadvertently knocked the throttle while accessing a tool box on ground from the aircraft. It was further added that a nearby Hangar wall and another aircraft (parked in the hangar) were damaged due to the occurrence.
18/8/2025	OCC4212	Funny Farm airspace	QLD	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	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 QLD near Funny Farm restricted airspace. No further events were reported due to the occurrence. INVESTIGATION: Last minute change of plan inflight meant that ta detail of checking airspace was neglected.
18/8/2025	OCC4205	South Grafton Airstrip	NSW	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a wildlife strike occu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: RA registered aircraft was involved in a wildlife strike occurrence at South Grafton Airstrip, NSW. It was reported that kangaroos impacted the aircraft undercarriage while on take-off roll. Subsequently, the take-off was continued and after a brief review in flight, the Pilot landed the aircraft safely at South Grafton Airstrip without any further events. A minor damage to starboard side gear leg of the aircraft was reported due to the occurrence. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.