Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
11/2/2025	OCC3992	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: In class D airspace, the instructor read back outbound Via Eu...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: In class D airspace, the instructor read back outbound Via Eumundi which was an amendment to their original clearance to Noosa Heads. The instructor and student, entered and rolled and then directed the student to Yandina. They were 4nm off track at the most. The instructor spoke with the tower over the phone later, who advised them that they don't have a radar so they themselves don't have enough information to confidently say whether they were on or off track. Thus, they couldn't pick up on their deviation before it was too late.
10/2/2025	OCC3993	Noosa Heads	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the climbing training exercise, the trim was stuck in ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the climbing training exercise, the trim was stuck in the full nose up position.
8/2/2025	OCC3976	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Corby Starlet	CJ-1	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After maintenance work completed by L2 on engine, the pilot w...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After maintenance work completed by L2 on engine, the pilot was conducting a test flight above Gawler Airfield. At approximately 2500ft, the engine began to run rough, and there was a drop in the RPM. A Pan-Pan call was declared and the pilot started to plan a return to the airfield. Approximately 5 second later, the engine came to an abrupt stop. The pilot made a Mayday call, with persons on the ground acknowledging. The pilot set the aircraft for best glide, and conducted a glide approach, landing onto RWY 13, with no damage to airframe and no injury to the pilot.
6/2/2025	OCC3980	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During taxi and runups on their solo flight, the student pilo...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: During taxi and runups on their solo flight, the student pilot’s headset was working with no issues allowing them to hear and communicate loud and clearly. Upon take-off, the student was given the clearance to track northbound over water however that was amended and changed to make a right turn and track to Yandina instead. Once they reached 1000ft, they could hear ATC making a transmission however, their headset kept cutting out not allowing them to understand any of the commands sent by ATC. As they were tracking for Yandina, they tried to fix their headset numerous times also attempting to use the headset that was hanging above their seat. During this time, they were trying to call their CFI so they could get in touch with ATC to let them know of the student’s situation. As the student was getting close to the edge of the zone, they mistakenly decided to change their heading towards the east to stay within the zone to prepare to head back to the runway once permitted. Soon after they changed their heading, they were able to get hold of ATC and receive the guidance and clearance needed to head back to the runway and land safely. Whilst tracking back to YBSU, they were able to try the third headset in the aircraft and was able to regain communications with ATC.
3/2/2025	OCC3973	10nm North of Northam Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a stall exercise when afterward...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a stall exercise when afterwards the engine started to run rough. The rough running of engine commenced following a stall exercise with nose high attitude, power idle and small nose drop and moderate power was used to recover. Normal power continued with nil mag drops and all instruments were indicating normal operations. Upon landing, the engine was runup to 2000RPM however the right magneto had a drop of 400RPM.
2/2/2025	OCC3971	Elgin	WA	Fly Synthesis	Storch HS	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: On landing, the aircraft caught a wind gust which caused the ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: On landing, the aircraft caught a wind gust which caused the aircraft to veer to the left. The nose wheel struck the runway marker and the nose wheel broke off causing the nose leg to dig into the dirt and nose over with the aircraft landing on its back.
30/1/2025	OCC3969	Merimbula Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell LSA			OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: Counter weights were added to the original elevator a...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: Counter weights were added to the original elevator as a manufacturers mod to improve control in turbulent conditions. The original elevator structure design did not allow for the addition on balance weights to the elevator. The extra load combined with prop wash has cracked the spar web angle at both outboard positions.
29/1/2025	OCC3967	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Aeroprakt	A22 Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: While climbing right crosswind on RWY 13 at Gawler (YGAW), th...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: While climbing right crosswind on RWY 13 at Gawler (YGAW), the pilot of an RAAus registered aircraft saw a VH registered aircraft crossing below them flying contra (LH) to downwind circuit. They called out in the blind to see who was flying a contra circuit, and the pilot of the VH registered aircraft advised they were turning final on 13, while they were in fact turning final onto 31. When the pilot of the RAAus registered aircraft advised them of their error, they called to say they were departing overhead the field, even though they would have only been around 500' AGL and heading into an incoming aircraft that was joining the circuit.
27/1/2025	OCC3966	Narromine Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P96 Golf	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at YNRM when on the 5th ta...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at YNRM when on the 5th take-off, the engine lost partial power on upwind. The pilot reduced RPM/throttle and engine maintained power. The pilot maintained glide distance from the runway, completed the circuit and landed without issue. The aircraft was taxied to the hangar.
26/1/2025	OCC3974	Pt Ormond - St Kilda	VIC	TL Ultralight	TL 2000 Sting S4	Rotax	912ULS
25/1/2025	OCC3965	Jindabyne Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After two earlier flights in the day without incident, the in...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After two earlier flights in the day without incident, the instructor was with a student conducting a pre-solo check flight in the YJIN circuit, off RWY 30, in a Jabiru. Weather conditions were good with a 5-10 kt headwind. After the first Touch and Go, they commenced the climb out upwind, flaps up at 300 feet. At 400 feet, the engine started to miss its rhythm and lose power. The instructor immediately took control and used the failing power to turn back to the runway. On completing the turn, the engine failed completely. The instructor determined that they had sufficient height to glide back to the runway, conducting a safe, flapless landing in the undershoot and bringing the aircraft to a halt on the runway.
24/1/2025	OCC3963	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was on their last flight of the day. For thei...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor was on their last flight of the day. For their final flight, they went with a student for circuits. The student completed the preflight inspection. Afterwards, they boarded the aircraft and began their flight. They taxied from the aeroclub via Taxiway Juliet, then Alpha, to holding point Alpha 1, where they conducted run-ups without issue. After receiving clearance from the tower, they entered runway 31 for take-off. As per their brief, the instructor took control to demonstrate a full standard circuit for the student. The instructor applied full power, and the aircraft began to accelerate normally. Upon reaching the appropriate rotation speed, the instructor lifted the nose off the ground, and the aircraft took off as expected. However, shortly after reaching 200 feet, the engine started running very rough and lost power, making it impossible to continue climbing. The instructor reduced power and tried adding it again, but the engine continued to perform poorly. The instructor switched the fuel pump off and on, in an attempt to correct the issue, but this had no effect. At this point, the student asked what the problem was, and they instructor explained that they were not sure but that the engine was malfunctioning and they would need to perform an emergency landing. The instructor immediately contacted the tower, explained the situation, and requested priority handling as they were not sure if the engine would provide enough power to complete the circuit and land on runway 31. The tower granted them full priority. The instructor managed to execute a low left-hand circuit, staying close to the runway and ready to land on either runway 13 or even on Taxiway F if necessary. As they approached the runway, they knew we would be able to make it to runway 31, so they cut the power and transitioned the aircraft into a glide for the close base turn. The instructor made a safe landing on runway 31 and was able to vacate the runway via Alpha 2. The instructor then taxied back to the aeroclub without further incident.
21/1/2025	OCC3959	Freeling	SA	Jabiru	J170	CAMIT	3300	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying out of YGAW to YTFA. They were flying in...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying out of YGAW to YTFA. They were flying in R233A at 2200 ft and may have picked up thermal. Next, the pilot saw they were in R233B within 2 or 3 minutes. They were aware that R233B was active. They started to descend and had Adelaide Centre contact them on the radio. The pilot said they were on the way down and out.
17/1/2025	OCC3956	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Sonex	Sonex	Jabiru	2200J	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: At 50 hourly engine maintenance service/inspection, e...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: DEFECT: At 50 hourly engine maintenance service/inspection, engine bay was found to have a Ryco Z15 plastic fuel filter, with only 2.8mm inlet and outlet. This area within engine bay should not have a meltable/flammable fuel filter, and one with this size of fuel flow restriction. Fuel filter was changed to a metal fuel filter with 8mm inlet and outlet, and correct fuel hoses to match.
15/1/2025	OCC3951	Swan Hill Aerodrome	VIC	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing GR-582	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying from Wentworth to Swan Hill. The pilot a...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was flying from Wentworth to Swan Hill. The pilot arrived over Swan Hill Aerodrome sometime in the late morning and joined the circuit intending to land on the gravel runway 22. As the aircraft touched down, the pilot felt an intense vibration and noise from the left-hand undercarriage. The pilot immediately applied full power and aborted their landing. The pilot broadcasted a Pan-Pan call on the CTAF frequency. After reaching a safe altitude, the pilot checked to see if all their controls were functional, all of which were working normally. The pilot could not see the undercarriage from their position but concluded that the left-hand undercarriage leg, the wheel or the tyre was damaged. The pilot then decided to complete an emergency landing on Runway 22 and broadcast their intentions on the CTAF Frequency. The pilot treated the landing as normal except that they endeavoured to keep the left wheel off the ground as long as possible by using the flight controls. As speed was lost, the left wheel eventually made contact with the ground. The aircraft slewed to the left. The pilot tried to control the aircraft but when it came off the gravel onto the grassed area, the nose impacted the grassed area shattering the propeller. Once the aircraft came to rest, the pilot turned off all the switches, removed the key and vacated the aircraft as quickly as possible.