Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
6/6/2019	OCC1716	Bathurst Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting 100 hourly inspection, damage to landing gea...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting 100 hourly inspection, damage to landing gear attachment points on both sides was identified. The CFI has reported that they did not notice any issues with the aircraft in the days prior to the 100 hourly. LAME reports that no issues with the landing gear were apparent on the previous 50 hourly or 100 hourly inspections. Manufacturer notified of finding.
5/6/2019	OCC1712	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft inadvertently entered controlled airspace withou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft inadvertently entered controlled airspace without clearance. RAAus reviewed training procedures and instructor priorities with further development programs planned for the flight school.
3/6/2019	OCC1731	Murray Bridge	SA	Flight Design	CTSW	Rotax	912 U L S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A crack was noted in the metal bracket connecting sta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A crack was noted in the metal bracket connecting stabiliser to the tailplane. Manufacturer notified of defect and replacement part supplied and fitted.
3/6/2019	OCC1709	Meekatharra	WA	Flight Design CT	MC	Rotax	912-S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 4500ft descending for circuit within 10nm approx. of the a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At 4500ft descending for circuit within 10nm approx. of the airport the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion. The pilot initiated a glide approach and landed uneventfully in a paddock. A review of navigational flight planning, fuel management and in flight fuel logging principles was undertaken with pilot in addition to confirming the compliance requirements for the flight. As a result of the investigation the aircraft has been removed from service until a fuel calibration check and fuel system inspection has been completed by an appropriately qualified maintenance authority. The pilot has been requested to undertake a navigational planning and flight competency review with the local flight training school including completion of an In flight adjustable propeller endorsement required to operate this aircraft.
30/5/2019	OCC1707	Bathurst Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Two (one RAAus and one VH) aircraft were conducting circuits ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Two (one RAAus and one VH) aircraft were conducting circuits on RWY 26 when another (VH) aircraft started a straight in approach to RWY 17. This resulted in the two VH aircraft landing at the same time on different RWYs and the RAAus aircraft completing a go around. This occurrence has been referred to CASA
29/5/2019	OCC1711	Gatton Aerodrome	QLD	Minicab	UL	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taxiing aircraft from one hangar to another for a 50 hourly s...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Taxiing aircraft from one hangar to another for a 50 hourly service on a day with strong winds, the wind lifted the tail of the aircraft onto its nose causing a propeller strike.
27/5/2019	OCC1728	Daly Waters	NT	I C P	Savannah XL	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced engine failure. The pi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the aircraft experienced engine failure. The pilot made an uneventful emergency landing on a private airstrip. On inspection it was discovered the fuel tanks were all dry with no obvious leaks. There was no smell of leaked fuel. The cause of the leaked fuel was found to be a broken fuel cap vent pipe.
27/5/2019	OCC1725	Merton	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 26/5/19 fou...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An inspection following an engine failure 26/5/19 found a hole in the crankcase and piston disintegrated.
26/5/2019	OCC1704	Merton	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, the engine began to run rough,...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, the engine began to run rough, vibrate and ceased producing adequate power for straight and level flight. The instructor took control of the aircraft and conducted an emergency landing into a paddock.
24/5/2019	OCC1708	Adelaide Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final approach the pilot closed the throttle but pulled ba...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On final approach the pilot closed the throttle but pulled back too hard and over rode the idle stop. As a result the engine stopped. This occurred close to the ground. The PIC tried to restart the engine and in doing so was distracted from concentrating on the landing. This resulted in the aircraft entering a PIO situation damaging the nose gear and propeller.
23/5/2019	OCC1701	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their first solo flight at an aerodrome operatin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their first solo flight at an aerodrome operating in controlled airspace received a line up clearance for take off and read back the clearance correctly. The student then proceeded to take-off without gaining the further take off clearance required. The pilot was subsequently cleared for take off without further incident. The incident was reviewed with the supervising Senior Instructor and fully debriefed with the student pilot. First solo stress may have contributed to the error in following the specific ATC instruction.
21/5/2019	OCC1696	Wangaratta Aerodrome	VIC	IBIS	Magic GS-700	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a hard landing resulting in the dama...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a hard landing resulting in the damage to the nose wheel gear/fork. Operations reviewed this report. No further action.
19/5/2019	OCC1690	Narrandera Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was on mid downwind for RWY 14 and obse...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a Jabiru was on mid downwind for RWY 14 and observed two microlights enter and roll on runway 32. The Jabiru pilot immediately commenced a right hand orbit to avoid conflict with the other aircraft on 32. No radio calls were noted from the microlights. Pilots are reminded of the importance of a good lookout when operating in the circuit and encouraged to reference CAAP 166-1(4) for operational guidance at non-controlled airports.
19/5/2019	OCC1693	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was under supervision and requested to cond...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was under supervision and requested to conduct 2 solo circuits. During the initial line up the student followed a preceding aircraft which had chosen to roll adjacent the main designated centerline of this grass runway. During the subsequent landing on the same surface the student was unable to control the bounce from the landing resulting in a pilot induced oscillation (PIO) which resulted in nose wheel damage that was identified post flight. The student had conducted recovery from these scenarios prior to solo but the school has refocused attention on this area to mitigate future events of this type. Further education and awareness of the varying runway surface at Lilydale is to be undertaken by the school CFI.
19/5/2019	OCC1692	Tumbarumba	NSW	Airborne	XT912	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had flown to a local airport and then to a private ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had flown to a local airport and then to a private strip located nearby. He had operated into and out of this strip on previous occasions without incident. The pilot positioned the aircraft on the top of the hill and travelled in a north, north west direction where he has accelerated and commenced to attempt to take off. As the aircraft continued down the hill it did not appear to gain sufficient air speed and commenced a bouncing action. There were visible marks where the wheels appear to have been locked up and have slid in between bounces. The aircraft subsequently collided with a fence where the wire has become entangled in the propeller. The aircraft continued to travel down the hill towards a dam where it bounced across the dam and finally collided with the opposite side embankment. This caused the aircraft to come to a complete stop and caused significant damage. The pilot was entangled in the wreckage with the aircraft on top of him, but was extricated by passersby. The RAAus investigation focused on mechanical, environmental and operational elements. All of these elements were found to have contributed to this take off accident. Mechanical: Post accident investigation revealed a contaminated fuel filter, despite the aircraft operating at full power earlier in the day and being checked prior to take off. Reduced power delivery may have been a contributing factor.The aircraft was operated on RON 91 unleaded fuel in accordance with the engine and aircraft POH and prefiltered by the operator. Environmental: The take off area was dry short grass with a downhill gradient of 243 metres measured length, The aircraft POH requires a Take off Distance (TODR) of 247 metres at ISA & MTOW. Conditions on the day were significantly above ISA with the ambient temperature approximately 20 degrees Celsius and the strip elevation approximately 2900 feet AMSL. Airborne Windsports provide the following caution in the aircraft POH; CAUTION TAKE OFF AND LANDING DISTANCES MUST BE INCREASED BY 20% FOR EACH 1000 FEET OF ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL. Despite the aircraft being operated below MTOW, air density and the possibility of local convective influences affecting wind are considered to be likely contributing factors to the aircraft's take off performance.. Operational: The pilot was qualified to operate the aircraft and was current on type. The pilot had previously landed and taken off from the location on occasions. No detected tail wind component was reported and the pilot was personally fit to fly. A normal take off was conducted with the bar held at the compression strut until lift off. The pilot had not pre briefed a take off rejection point in his threat and error decision making and had an expectation that take off performance would be appropriate despite the elevation and conditions on the day.The pilots decision making and pre planning relating to take off performance are also likely contributing factors to this accident. The pilot debriefed the accidents contributing factors with his local CFI and has reviewed take off performance requirements and decision making with both the CFI and Operations.