Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
13/4/2019	OCC1657	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, on upwind and crosswind, when the inst...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft took off, on upwind and crosswind, when the instructor noticed a lower than normal airspeed of 50kts. They waited until downwind to confirm low airspeed and realised the reading was incorrect. The instructor requested full stop landing and returned to land without incident.
13/4/2019	OCC1663	Tooradin Aerodrome	VIC	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, conducting a flap less touch and...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, conducting a flap less touch and go, the student landed deep on the RWY so the instructor elected to take control and execute a full stop. On taking control, the instructor applied the hand brake multiple times and got no response. They then tried the park brake, again no response. By this stage the instructor decided that there was not enough remaining RWY to safely take-off and maneuvered the aircraft to the side of the RWY and into mangroves at an oblique angle to the end of the RWY. All systems were switched off and the aircraft was evacuated. Subsequent investigation revealed the park brake lever may have inadvertently been moved to the On position during the pre-landing checks, resulting in insufficient pressure to slow the aircraft down. The aircraft brake system was thoroughly checked by the FTS L2, with no identified deficiencies.
13/4/2019	OCC1661	Cunnamulla Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P2004 Bravo	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When applying full throttle after reducing the throttle to id...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When applying full throttle after reducing the throttle to idle to simulate a EFATO, the aircraft could only achieve 4350-4400RPM. The aircraft landed without further incident. The instructor stopped the aircraft and did a full check and found nothing obvious wrong. They started the aircraft and did a Mag check at 4000RPM and drop on both left and right mags was 60 and 70 respectively. On further inspection it was found that one thread of the throttle cable had come apart causing the left hand carburettor to not advance to full throttle. Throttle cable wire strand separation prevented one carburettor from advancing to full, resulting in the engine unable to make power as commanded.
11/4/2019	OCC1654	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA NG5	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a long session in the training area, came into Bankstow...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a long session in the training area, came into Bankstown for some circuit training. At the fourth circuit, after turning final, the engine started to vibrate. The instructor took over the controls from the student and requested to land on RWY11C from the Tower instead of 11R. After landing, taxied to run-up bay and tested the engine at various power settings but no vibrations were felt. Probable cause is carburettor ice. Given that there are no further findings, both in the post landing engine runup test nor from an engineer and conditions on the day were supportive.
8/4/2019	OCC1662	Riverton	SA	Fisher Flying Products	Celebrity	Subaru	EA 81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: During flight cruise at approx. 65kts at 3500' the jo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Defect: During flight cruise at approx. 65kts at 3500' the joystick suddenly commenced violent fore and aft movement on full oscillations between control stops. It was found the only way to regain control of the aircraft was to "hang on the prop" at an extreme angle of attack just above stall. The aircraft was flown about 25NM. back to home airfield in this fashion. Investigations revealed a broken piano wire inner on the elevator trim bowden cable, about 25mm from the trim tab horn. The aircraft requires the trim tab set down (up elevator), so the cable was always under extension load, never compression. The cable has been replaced. Close inspection revealed no damage to the airframe.
7/4/2019	OCC1653	Pacific Haven AirPark Aerodrome	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan TC	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing back to hanger after flight, the starboard ins...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing back to hanger after flight, the starboard inside brake pad delaminated from the brake calliper.
7/4/2019	OCC1656	Marshall	VIC	Calair	CA21 Sky Fox	Aeropower	DLO122	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undergoing its first flight after refurbishm...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was undergoing its first flight after refurbishment, extensive taxi runs had been completed and the controls were all confirmed as fully functioning. The initial take-off was normal but on climb the pilot reported the aircraft dropped the left wing then the right wing after which the aircraft impacted with the ground. The investigation consisted of reviewed video, pilot and witness interviews. Mechanical and environmental factors have been eliminated as contributors to the accident. The most likely cause identified is pilot over correction from an initial uncommanded roll to the left. This may have resulted from the early stages of a stalled condition from which the aircraft subsequently departed controlled flight and impacted the ground. Post accident impact damage indicates the aircraft was in a relatively flat vertical descent with rotation to the right, indicating an undeveloped incipient spin prior to impact.
6/4/2019	OCC1651	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor assessed student for third circuit solo session. N...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Instructor assessed student for third circuit solo session. No major issues were observed. Instructor sent student on third solo circuit session with the instructor watching from the ground in close proximity to runway. Student completed 2 normal circuits, on the third landing the Instructor noted that the aircraft landed with a slight nose first attitude, which then went on to produce oscillations of 3 bounces. The student vacated the RWY and picked up the instructor and taxied back to parking. On return it was noted that the propeller was damaged and possible nose wheel bent.The pilot had successfully completed previous solo activity and was trained and determined as competent in landing upset recovery techniques. Further remedial training was undertaken with the pilot and control management was further reviewed with all instructors in relation to Pilot Induced Oscillations (PIO's) and bounce actions on landing by the CFI and Senior Instructors.
3/4/2019	OCC1648	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing ccts with a student using 29C at Bankstown, ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing ccts with a student using 29C at Bankstown, tower asked for the crew of the Foxbat to vacate right at A4 holding short of 29R. After a Kingair took off a PA28 lined up on 29R and hold, then cleared the Foxbat to cross 29R at A4. As they began to cross, the tower told the Foxbat to stop as the PA28 had started to roll. Once the PA28 also stopped tower then approved the Foxbat to cross 29R. Review of this incident identified the PA 28 did not follow the required line up clearance by ATC necessitating further action by ATC in modifying the crossing RWY clearance provided to the RAAus aircraft. This has also been referred CASA for action as required.
2/4/2019	OCC1647	Quirindi Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting solo CCT's after 5 dual with instruc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting solo CCT's after 5 dual with instructor. On the 4th CCT they flared late and touched down on all three wheels, the aircraft bounced back into the air approx. 1ft, then developed into three further bounces of growing magnitude before the student enacted a go around and landed uneventfully.
30/3/2019	OCC1700	Winton Aerodrome	QLD	Micro Aviation	Bantam B22s	Rotax	582 Blue head	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During approach for landing, just before touch down a sharp c...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During approach for landing, just before touch down a sharp cross wind gust from the east hit and the pilot over corrected resulting in the aircraft landing with one wheel of the strip on the grass/dirt. Due to the exceptional rain and wet ground the aircraft main wheel entered a very muddy area and was pulled off the strip. This wheel dug into the mud causing the aircraft to turn to the left and tip over onto the nose.
27/3/2019	OCC1649	George Town Aerodrome	TAS	Skyfox	CA21	Aeropower	DL0122	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off the wind changed direction resulting in a tai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off the wind changed direction resulting in a tailwind which reduced the rate of climb of the aircraft. The instructor took control of the aircraft and attempted to lower the nose slightly to increase speed and achieve the maximum rate of climb which had no effect. The aircraft encountered tree tops with the wings impacting small branches, slowing the aircraft down prior to making contact with the ground in a nose down attitude of approx. 45 degrees.
26/3/2019	OCC1645	Caboolture	QLD	Skyreach	Bushcat TD	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The fuel tank drain valves are fitted with cork washe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The fuel tank drain valves are fitted with cork washers by the factory. The cork washer failed after a period of time and fuel tank leaked fuel from around the faulty cork washer. The manufacturer has removed the cork gasket and replaced it with a fit for purpose type that is made from a different material and is fuel resistant.
21/3/2019	OCC1641	Loxton Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J 170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a routine take-off the engine revs started declinin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a routine take-off the engine revs started declining after reaching a maximum altitude of about 2,000ft. After trying the fuel pump and carby heat to no benefit, the revs dropped to less than 1000 rpm. A stubble paddock was selected and an uneventful forced landing was completed. Subsequent investigation revealed a small amount of fuel line had lodged in the carburetor causing it to flood.
20/3/2019	OCC1642	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	Skyfox	CA25N Gazelle	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft started rolling for take-off and as it accelerat...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft started rolling for take-off and as it accelerated to rotate speed the pilot heard a radio call from another aircraft. The pilot was unsure of their location and made the decision to abort take-off so pulled back on the power and applied the brakes. The aircraft moved to the right so the pilot then corrected with left rudder and left brake. As they did this the aircraft moved to the left and exited the RWY to the left side into a grassed area. The pilot thought that the aircraft would decrease speed naturally as they were in a cleared area with no obstacles. Unfortunately, there was a ditch/ water diversion drain hidden in long grass that the pilot didn’t see and the nose wheel dug into it as the aircraft left the RWY.