Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
23/11/2019	OCC1884	South Stradbroke Island	QLD	Solo Wings	Windlass	Rotax	503	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Microlight trike engine failure due to fuel starvation. Carri...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Microlight trike engine failure due to fuel starvation. Carried out a successful emergency landing on the northern side of South Stradbroke island. On inspection found the check valve (non return valve) on the end of the fuel pickup tube in the fuel tank to be blocked. The check valve was cleaned out and fuel tank inspected for contamination. An engine run was carried out to confirm serviceability. Aircraft was flown back to base. Outcome: Blockage of the fuel feed hose inside the tank. Attention needs to be paid to keeping the fuel tank debris free, fuel drain clear and bright during the pre flight may not indicate the presence of FOD in the tank. Continued discipline of only using clean drums and even filtering the fuel on the way in will prevent this type of occurrence.
21/11/2019	OCC1873	Cowra Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a navigation exercise with intentions of a ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a navigation exercise with intentions of a touch and go at Cowra Airport, the aircraft suffered an incredible amount of loss of power on take-off until unable to continue climbing (from 5200RPM to 4400RPM, which is below 60% of engine power). The instructor took control just below circuit height and levelled off for a full stop back on RWY 33. Fault finding identified vapor lock as the probable cause due to the high temperatures on the day.
20/11/2019	OCC1869	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was cleared to taxi via Alpha 1, Juliet, Echo. T...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was cleared to taxi via Alpha 1, Juliet, Echo. The pilot was confused by signage and continued on Alpha 1 and unknowingly onto the runway centre and crossed the holding point without clearance. There was an aircraft on short final, the pilot slowed to allow it to pass and to keep it in sight. Tower instructed to hold position as the aircraft had entered the runway area. The pilot was then instructed to cross the runway. The occurrence was reviewed and future occurrences mitigated by the flight school implementing improved training procedures for trainee pilots on surface movement requirements..
20/11/2019	OCC1872	Cowra Aerodrome	NSW	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On initial leg of R15 impacted eagle/hawk about 1.7m from lef...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On initial leg of R15 impacted eagle/hawk about 1.7m from left wing root. The aeroplane has been initially inspected by a level 2 maintainer who advises that further investigation is required prior to any further flight. RAAus continues to gather statistical data on birds and wildlife that interfere with aviation activities around the country. It is particularly important that these incidents are reported so that RAAus can identify problematic areas and notify the relevant parties.
19/11/2019	OCC1867	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was on a solo navigation flight. When departing on ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was on a solo navigation flight. When departing on downwind, thermals caused by the heat resulted in the aircraft increasing in altitude. The student attempted to arrest the climb but was unable to manage the situation, ending up at 2000 ft. The instructor had discussed with the student outbound and inbound altitudes with the student before departing. On return from the flight a full debrief was conducted with a discussion about how to manage height control in addition to possible communication strategies for ATC regarding block height and amended height requests.
18/11/2019	OCC1866	Barwon Heads Aerodrome	VIC	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An RAAus registered aircraft that was uncontactable on radio ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An RAAus registered aircraft that was uncontactable on radio via Barwon Heads CTAF and Melbourne Centre when it flew near to skydivers in a drop zone. The pilot was interviewed by RAAus and it was determined some confusion about the correct frequencies and procedures existed. The pilot completed a ground review with a RAAus Pilot Examiner and has now adopted improved procedures to ensure adequate separation from parachute aircraft and parachutists. RAAus pilots are reminded to ensure they reference appropriate charts for the proposed flight area to confirm radio frequencies and comply with procedures at uncontrolled aerodrome as per Civil Aviation regulation (CAR) 166 and guidance material provided in the latest version of Civil Aviation Advisory Publication (CAAP) 166.
17/11/2019	OCC1874	Miles	QLD	Rand Kar	X Air	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Climbing out, normally get 3000 RPM, got to 300', got a rev d...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Climbing out, normally get 3000 RPM, got to 300', got a rev drop, confirmed with the tcho 2800 rpm, over trees away from the strip, turned around to return to the strip, got to gliding distance, back to idle, lots of vibration, applied a small amount of power to remove engine vibration, landed safely, no injury to people, no damage to aircraft. Subsequent investigation revealed part of the side of the #4 piston had a piece missing, top ring damaged, area between 1 and 2 ring damaged.
17/11/2019	OCC1868	Ayr Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, on climb out after take-off from...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, on climb out after take-off from Ayr aerodrome there was a loud thump noise with a sudden loss of power. The instructor immediately took over control and turned the aircraft towards the aerodrome hoping to make a landing on RWY 11. Despite having a tailwind at that point the glide was not progressing as well as expected, so the instructor repositioned the aircraft for an approach to an obstacle free headland between two recently harvested sugar cane blocks. The aircraft landed on the headland without any damage.
16/11/2019	OCC1865	Renmark	SA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft made contact with power lines resulting in colli...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft made contact with power lines resulting in collision with terrain and serious injury to the pilot
16/11/2019	OCC1864	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	Skyfox	CA25N Gazelle	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airfield after a dual train...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airfield after a dual training flight. During the cruise, the aircraft began vibrating abruptly and aggressively. The instructor immediately took back control and began to troubleshoot the issue. During this time, the engine RPM was fluctuating but more-or-less stable and in the vicinity of its normal cruise setting. Troubleshooting confirmed that the issue was engine related, during which the instructor also confirmed the aircraft had either full power with no vibration, or low and decreasing power with considerable vibration. The instructor opted to maintain height and full power and continue tracking towards Goulburn and also commenced a standard forced landing drill, preparing the aircraft, cabin and student for any deterioration that would require such a landing. During the flight back the situation deteriorated with power decreasing to idle with significant vibration and backfiring before spiking back to full power and repeating this pattern several times. As a result, the instructor declared a PAN PAN on the CTAF frequency (127.150) primarily to let other aircraft operating within the area know the situation and the intention of continuing towards the airport as a priority. During the approach and descent, the engine at full power and the instructor planned to make a gradual descent towards RWY 22 at high speed and shut the engine down shortly before touchdown, trading airspeed for altitude as necessary. The aircraft landed uneventfully. The aircraft was pushed back to the hangar, and inspection revealed that the left throttle control cable had snapped.
12/11/2019	OCC1870	Wellcamp Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J-230D	Jabiru	Jabiru 3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from the TWY instead of the RWY and did no...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from the TWY instead of the RWY and did not realise the error until after take-off. This was due to the pilot being unfamiliar with the airport and the wide TWYs.
10/11/2019	OCC1861	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting the pre-landing checks it was discovered th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting the pre-landing checks it was discovered that the brakes had no pressure. A touch and go landing was conducted to ascertain the feasibility of a full stop landing. Subsequently a successful full stop landing was conducted which resulted in nil damage to aircraft or injuries to occupants. Hydraulic hose split allowing the brake fluid to drain from the system in flight.
9/11/2019	OCC1860	Caboolture Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a control upset in the landing flare which resulted...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following a control upset in the landing flare which resulted in the aircraft bouncing, the pilot elected to conduct a missed approach. On the subsequent approach a successful flare and landing was conducted but the nose wheel of the aircraft collapsed during roll out with the resultant additional damage. Post accident investigation by the authorised maintainer could not determine any pre existing defect in the nose leg and the failure was most likely the result of over stress during the initial landing attempt. A combination of control management, environmental conditions and camber of the runway intersection which can act like a "ramp" in stronger westerly conditions are the likely factors that contributed to the initial Loss of Control resulting in aircraft damage.
6/11/2019	OCC1858	Warwick Aerodrome	QLD	Zlin Aviation	Savage Cub	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on final approach to the grass strip after o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on final approach to the grass strip after only one circuit, on correct speed and profile. Wind was light. CAVOK. At about 20ft height, a bang sounded, and the right rudder failed completely. It sat limply against the firewall. Because the rudder pedals are spring-loaded, this resulted in an unrecoverable full left rudder deflection. The airplane yawed and rolled sharply left, flying low over the bitumen runway. A brief burst of power to recover airflow and control over the rudder was to no avail, except briefly keeping the aircraft at about 20ft height. The rudder remained in a left hard-over and the aircraft kept yawing and rolling left. The left wing then dropped completely and impacted the grass on the left of RWY 27, cartwheeling the aircraft onto its nose. This separated the three propeller blades as they dug into the dirt. The nose impact also stopped the engine. The fuselage was at right angles to the ground now, with the tail pointing skyward. The aircraft then continued cartwheeling onto its right wing, and the fuselage came back down, tearing off the undercarriage and bending and severely damaging the tail assembly. It came to rest close to the southern boundary fence of the aerodrome, laying on its right wing at 270 degrees to the original approach direction. PIC and PAX were able to exit the aircraft. Manufacturer released safety alert No 11 on the 14/01/2020 for a mandatory rudder cable inspection before next flight.
2/11/2019	OCC1859	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was conducting solo circuits when the wind ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student pilot was conducting solo circuits when the wind picked up. They elected to complete the session but due to the prevailing conditions conducted a missed approach. The subsequent full stop landing was harder than normal and bounced a little but the aircraft landed safely and exited the runway stopping after the holding point. The student stated that the aircraft was stopped with the park brake on when a gust of wind flipped the aircraft onto its back. An investigation of the flight planning and reported weather conditions was undertaken and found to be acceptable and the student had flown in similar observed and forecast conditions previously. Ground control management was also reviewed. The flight school is reviewing the time periods for supervised solo operation during the current volatile weather following this accident as part of its ongoing risk mitigation.