Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
12/4/2020	OCC1995	South West Rocks Aerodrome	NSW	Morgan Aeroworks	Cougar	Viking Aircraft	HF-110	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst back tracking down the runway the front wheel collapse...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst back tracking down the runway the front wheel collapsed at very low speed causing the propeller to strike the ground. Pilot advised that the nosewheel dug into soft soil in the bottom of a divot in the runway surface, causing the nose undercarriage to exceed its design strength and collapse.
10/4/2020	OCC2001	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot misinterpreted the Maroochydore CTR LL of 1500ft. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot misinterpreted the Maroochydore CTR LL of 1500ft. as the overlaying 4500 ft class C airspace limit. A subsequent flight planning debrief and 2 flight reviews were undertaken to provide assurance the pilot was competent in identifying and remaining clear of controlled airspace. Subsequent to this event the pilot has also successfully completed CASA licence training and been issued with a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) with a controlled Aerodrome and Controlled Airspace endorsement.
5/4/2020	OCC1991	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Pipistrel	Virus SW 100	Rotax	912 ULS	Fatal Accident involving RAAus members. RAAus accident consultants assisted Queensland police in det...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus members. RAAus accident consultants assisted Queensland police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident. A report has been prepared and submitted for the Queensland Police and State Coroner.
2/4/2020	OCC1992	Tarzali	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to At...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was making a return flight from Townsville to Atherton. After refueling at Atherton Airport the aircraft took off. When it reached an altitude of approx. 3,800 - 4,000 feet the engine started to shudder and vibrate for approx. 2-5 seconds before locking up and stopping completely. The pilot made one mayday call on 126.7 and then several more on 132.9 on the CTAF. The pilot completed a successful emergency landing into a paddock causing minor damage to the aircraft and no injuries to the pilot. OUTCOME: Pilot made a successful landing in a field after catastrophic engine failure which caused minor damage to airframe, but no pilot injuries. The engine was later dismantled for investigation. During the investigation the engineer found that a valve stem had failed causing significant internal engine damage and the engine to seize after severe vibration.
1/4/2020	OCC1990	Kojonup	WA	Thruster Aircraft	Thruster TST	Rotax	503 dcdi	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off before a safe flying speed was reached....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off before a safe flying speed was reached. The Instructor took over however, attempts to maintain runway alignment were futile. The aircraft failed to gain height and control, further diminished until terrain was contacted, some 50 metres from the runway. Pilots are reminded of the importance of ensuring a safe take off speed is established and maintained during take off, particularly for high drag, low inertia aircraft
31/3/2020	OCC1999	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	ICP	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft conducted right hand circuits instead of left han...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An aircraft conducted right hand circuits instead of left hand as listed in ERSA at Ballarat AD. The pilot of this aircraft changed to left hand circuits after being advised. The pilot was interviewed and advised they were familiar with the local procedures but due to recency had reverted to previous direction for RWY 18 and 13 which requires right hand circuits. A subsequent flight review was due and the examining CFI reviewed the incident with the pilot and assessed them as competent to continue to exercise the privileges of their certificate. Pilots are reminded to operate with vigilance and conscious situational awareness at all times and this should be high on pilot's checklist's especially if currency has been affected by external factors. This is highly relevant with the current restrictions in force in various states due to COVID 19.
31/3/2020	OCC2000	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300 6 cyl	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Jabiru J-230 entered and backtracked with the intention of taking off. The Jabiru entered the runway with a C172 and a PA44 already established on the mid- and early final approach phases respectively for the runway. Both aircraft completed a missed approach and go-around to prevent a further breakdown in landing separation and in response to the runway incursion. The pilot of the Jabiru was interviewed and could not recall any separation issues on take off. Initially the date provided for the incident was misreported in error. A review of rules of the air and other regulatory requirements was undertaken by RAAus Operations with the pilot by telephone and the occurrence recorded for future monitoring if required.
31/3/2020	OCC1988	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered bird strike whilst conducting touch ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered bird strike whilst conducting touch and go’s on runway 28R. The aircraft was inspected and nil damage was evident. ERSA states that there is a possibility of birds on and in the vicinity of the Archerfield AD, however this is the first report to RAAus for 2020. Report archived for statistical analysis.
29/3/2020	OCC1987	Temora Aerodrome	NSW	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing GR-912	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landed on the main wheels on the dirt strip....
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was landed on the main wheels on the dirt strip. The aircraft was held with positive forward pressure and some left aileron control to hold wing into wind down. As the airspeed dropped, the tail wheel gently descended to the ground, right at the moment the aircraft crossed over the bitumen runway 36/18. The right wheel (into wind) lifted off the ground slightly and the aircraft ground looped without contact of wing or propeller. The pilot was interviewed and confirmed that he was too relaxed in his technique as the aircraft came to rest in the 3 -point attitude. Increasing cross-wind strength during the flight interval was also a contributing factor. A review of control management focused on increasing application of the into wind aileron as the angle of attack is effectively increased while transitioning to the 3 point attitude. The old adage that "its' not landed until parked at the hangar" continues to be a saying that all pilots but particularly tail wheel operators should remain vigilant to.
26/3/2020	OCC1984	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Eastwood Aircraft	Tyro MkII	Rotax	447	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits. On the 3rd circuit the air...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits. On the 3rd circuit the aircraft engine had a partial power loss and began to surge. The pilot determined that the aircraft had sufficient height and power to return to the airfield. The aircraft was landed uneventfully on the runway in the opposite direction to take-off and taxied back to the hangars in order to diagnose the issue. Investigation revealed that fuel flow out of the fuel filter was minimal. The fuel filter was replaced, the aircraft was refueled and test flown with nil issues.
24/3/2020	OCC1981	Adelaide	SA	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300 6 cyl	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An intermittent radio fault was discovered. The radio...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An intermittent radio fault was discovered. The radio could transmit but not always receive.
24/3/2020	OCC2020	Launceston	TAS	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Class D airspace at Launceston tracking...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft departed Class D airspace at Launceston tracking on a northerly heading for Georgetown (YGTO). Listening on Melbourne Centre and Georgetown (YGTO) CTAF on standby frequency. A white aircraft flew within metres of the left hand side of the training aircraft. The aircraft immediately took evasive action to avoid that aircraft and broadcast on Melbourne Centre as well as Georggretown (YGTO) CTAF to try and make contact with the other aircraft with no response. The aircraft maintained visual separation with other aircraft until they were safely clear of it. Pilots are reminded of the importance of "See and Avoid" and never assume no other aircraft are present, simply because no radio calls have been received. Refer to CAAP 166-01 and CAAP 166-02 for more guidance.
21/3/2020	OCC1979	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	S G Aviation	Storm 300	Rotax	912 U L S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft bounced on landing. The pilot did not apply power im...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft bounced on landing. The pilot did not apply power immediately to gain control and the aircraft landed on its nose wheel. The nose wheel leaf spring collapsed. The nose of aircraft hit the ground and skidded to a stop. The pilot noted a review of required actions in the event of a bounced landing was appropriate.
21/3/2020	OCC2211	Wellington	SA	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	Gen4 2200b	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure - dropped valve.
12/3/2020	OCC1976	Bathurst Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned to fly to Mudgee Airport to refuel but was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned to fly to Mudgee Airport to refuel but was diverted due weather to Bathurst. After refuelling the pilot taxied along the taxiway to the holding point where they were in radio contact with a Cherokee 6 coming in to land from the circuit. The pilot of the Tecnam advised they would hold short of runway until the Cherokee had landed and was clear. After sufficient time after it landed and the pilot no longer had sight of it they assumed it had exited onto the taxiway so entered the runway and began back tracking for take-off from runway 35. The Cherokee was not yet clear of the runway as it was backtracking for the exit onto the taxiway, however the pilot of the Tecnam took off having not seen the traffic on the runway due runway slope. Due to lack of planning from inflight diversion and with no other traffic in the circuit, the Tecnam pilot made a left turn at 750ft AGL to track their next destination not realizing that the circuit direction was to the right. A review of flight planning and operations at Non towered aerodromes was conducted by the flight school with this pilot undertaking endorsement training. Subsequent retraining and testing of the candidate was later completed for both RPC Cross Country and RPL privileges.