Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
19/3/2019	OCC1637	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon turning crosswind at 500'AGL, RPMs dropped to lower leve...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon turning crosswind at 500'AGL, RPMs dropped to lower level than usual. Typical is 5300RPM full power on climb; dropped to between 4810 and 5050. This also resulted in reduced climb performance to 200'/min (typically at same conditions 500-700'/min). At 900' the pilot set cruise attitude and aircraft was very slow to accelerate and only to 90KIAS at full power (typical cruise is 95 KIAS with fast cruise at 5500RPM 105KIAS). As the pilot was still in the circuit, they continued downwind and landed. Noting the engine seemed to run more smoothly at lower power setting.
16/3/2019	OCC1636	Barwon Heads	VIC	Howard Hughes Engineering	LightWing SP-2000	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a total loss of power at 1400ft, 1.5...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a total loss of power at 1400ft, 1.5 NM to the West of YBRS. The pilot made an uneventful emergency landing into a paddock. Aircraft maintenance facility advised fuel exhaustion cause for engine failure.
16/3/2019	OCC1633	Herberton Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	SP-T 500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When landing, on round out, a small amount of wind shear was experienced due to trees surrounding strip. Recovery efforts by the pilot were insufficient, and the aircraft experienced a heavy landing from 6ft collapsing undercarriage.
16/3/2019	OCC1634	Strathalbyn Aerodrome	SA	Aeros	Aeros 2	Rotax	582 UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor was conducting circuit work with a student on R...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor was conducting circuit work with a student on RWY 32 (Strathalbyn) and had been for the previous 45mins giving base calls (126.7) for touch & go each time. No other aircraft were operating from Strathalbyn that morning and no calls had been received from any aircraft in the local area. After a touch & go the student powered on and climbed off the centre line reaching 500 feet just after the end of the RWY and commenced a climbing turn on to cross wind and as 600 feet was reached an unidentified aircraft flew underneath the training aircraft travelling from east to west at around 500ft. Coming in from behind them neither the student or instructorsaw the aircraft until it passed under them. The Instructor gave an immediate call on 126.7 asking for a response from the aircraft that just flew past the Strathalbyn Airfield but was not answered. The aircraft continued to head west at the same low altitude and disappeared from sight. RAAus reminds all pilots to monitor the correct frequency for aerodromes which are not assigned a nominated CTAF frequency, but do appear on aeronautical charts.
14/3/2019	OCC1639	Shepparton Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training on take-off the aircraft develope...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training on take-off the aircraft developed a vibration. The instructor took control and landed without incident. The instructor then conducted a second run up and check at 3800rpm, the engine ran smooth and the ignition checked normal. They conducted a full power check; upon increasing RPM beyond 4000rpm and the engine performance decreased and rough running occurred at maximum 4400rpm. Upon retarding the throttle engine performance would increase before resuming normal smooth running and RPM decrease. The aircraft was taxied back and shut down for inspection. A small blockage in one of the carby fuel jets was identified
9/3/2019	OCC1631	Harvey Bay Aerodrome	QLD	SLING	2	rotax	912 IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training at Hervey Bay, the student identi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training at Hervey Bay, the student identified RWY 29 was the active RWY. As the instructor was unsure a radio call was made to the RPT aircraft on the ground for its intentions and which RWY it was going to use. The instructor did not hear a response, therefore allowed the student to join mid field crosswind after descending on the dead side of RWY 29. The student turned to close to the RWY not giving themselves space for the base leg which led them to not having space for finals (too high). After turning for finals the instructor looked at the wind sock and realising it was a tailwind, took the controls to demonstrate that even with full flap they would not make it. Eventually they proceeded to conduct a go round, making a go around call and departing the circuit back to Caloundra. Upon landing at Caloundra, it was determined the captain of the RPT aircraft had raised concerns about the communications. Further investigation by the CFI determined that the student had decreased the volume on the radios, which was not apparent to the Instructor and caused miscommunication and the inability to hear other calls correctly at Hervey Bay. This was corrected after departure and the rest of the flight the instructor was able to hear radio calls.
7/3/2019	OCC1632	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was directed to join circuit for landing with a 15 ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was directed to join circuit for landing with a 15 kt crosswind. The pilot completed touch down successfully but when the nose wheel contacted the runway the aircraft veered off toward right (into wind) and came to a stop on the grass. The pilot then added power and taxied off the RWY successfully. Actions were undertaken internally with the flight school to address this RLOC incident.
7/3/2019	OCC1628	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of an annual inspection the aircraft was taken up for two circuits. Upon landing on RWY 05 with a 20 knot northerly wind the pilot ballooned the landing and bounced on the second landing. The aircraft was taxied back to the hangar and found the front nose spat damaged. There was no other damage to the aircraft. The damaged spat was removed. Pilot has recognized the need for recency and currency in the prevailing conditions.
6/3/2019	OCC1627	Wagga Wagga Airport	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During 100hr inspection the stabilator bearing was fo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During 100hr inspection the stabilator bearing was found to be worn. The stabilators were removed from the aircraft for access to replace the bearings. Once removed a crack was very noticeable on the RH empennage skin just forward of the stabilator attach fitting. A closer inspection found the crack and one rivet found loose, the crack seemed to be coming from the skin strengthening bend relief hole just forward of the rear bulkhead. Investigation: Apparent defect in the manufacture of the longitudinal stiffener at the point of attachment with the vertical stabilizer, cracking started at the radius of a bend in the metal that was not de-burred at manufacture. Cracking amplified by worn bearings in the stabilator. Manufacturer notified of defect report.
5/3/2019	OCC1626	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, a distinct metallic rattling n...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, a distinct metallic rattling noise was identified. Immediate action drills of carburettor, engine temps and fuel quantities were checked with no apparent change in noise and rattling. Power was reduced to 3800rpm with the sound still evident from the engine. The aircraft was flown by the instructor slowly at approx. 60 knots back to YSBK. The aircraft landed safely under its own power. With the metallic sound abating when the power was reduced below 3000 rpms. After leaving the RWY, the aircraft taxied under its own power back to its hangar, where it was handed back to engineering staff. Upon investigation it was discovered that an insect was blocking the Pitot probe preventing airspeed indication. Steering post application of the brakes was hampered by an imbalance in the adjustment of the brake pads
5/3/2019	OCC1625	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered a bird strike when on late downwind ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft encountered a bird strike when on late downwind for RWY 29L. Outcome: RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
3/3/2019	OCC1622	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over contro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On take-off / rotation, the pilot became aware of over controlling in 5 kt crosswind take off. The pilot made the decision to abort the landing. The aircraft landed safely on left side of bitumen and rolled onto the grass same side, then taxied back to Aero Club.
3/3/2019	OCC1635	Binya	NSW	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked ov...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Horses gained access to airstrip where aircraft was parked overnight and damaged paint work on cowling, leading edges of wings, tailplane as well as damaging the left side window.
1/3/2019	OCC1624	Albury Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2004	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot assumed a specific runway was the intended one in u...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot assumed a specific runway was the intended one in use and did not follow ATC instructions given a number of times, PIC was qualified correctly with CASA qualifications to operate in the aircraft, but was unfamiliar with airspace. Pilot was participating in controlled aerodrome airspace refresher training. Lack of compliance with ATC directions resulted in increased workload for controller on duty and delay to other aircraft in the area. The pilot will continue the controlled airspace training to ensure no repeat event occurs.
26/2/2019	OCC1617	Waranga Basin	VIC	Brumby	LSA L610	Lycoming	0-233	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying from Bendigo to Albury on a regular flight rout...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying from Bendigo to Albury on a regular flight route at 5400 AMSL, the Brumby LSA pilot observed an approaching Cessna aircraft on a reciprocal heading and closing. Immediate avoidance action was taken by the Brumby pilot and both aircraft passed with in 100-200 m of each other. Investigations conducted revealed the Brumby pilot was flying correct hemispherical heights and monitoring both appropriate Melbourne centre and CTAF frequencies for the sector in the Waranga basin near Rushworth and subsequently took appropriate action to avoid collision. Further identification of the Cessna aircraft was not obtained and subsequent to this event the pilot has fitted additional secondary surveillance equipment to his aircraft. The pilot further reported that as the other aircraft passed he clearly noticed the pilot of the Cessna was focused inside their cockpit. This incident highlights the need for constant and effective visual scanning as part of Threat and Error Management (TEM) and adherence to flights at hemispherical level references above 5000 AMSL but also wherever possible in lower level uncontrolled airspace.