Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
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.
21/2/2019	OCC1616	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left cros...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft suffered complete engine failure whilst on left crosswind at 700AGL. The pilot continued left turn and glided back to airfield to land. No injury to pilot sustained. Aircraft was substantially damaged.
18/2/2019	OCC1619	Casino	NSW	Morgan Aeroworks	Sierra 100	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A PA-28 was reported to have conducted a missed approach to m...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A PA-28 was reported to have conducted a missed approach to maintain separation when a Morgan Sierra turned inside it. Investigations were only able to identify the RAAus pilot and a discussion on alerted see and avoid was undertaken. It is recommended pilots read the August Sport Pilot magazine Safety Insert on practical application of "alerted see and avoid principles and circuit planning at non towered aerodromes".
17/2/2019	OCC1611	Bothwell Aerodrome	TAS	I C P	Savannah Bingo	Rotax	912 U L S	The aircraft was on late final 20-30ft, when the aircraft stalled. The left wing dropped resulting i...
The aircraft was on late final 20-30ft, when the aircraft stalled. The left wing dropped resulting in very hard landing on left main wheel followed by the nose coming down heavily, breaking nose wheel and flipping the aircraft upside-down. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was badly damaged and will be rebuilt in due course. The pilot also conducted remedial training in short field operations in this style of aircraft
16/2/2019	OCC1621	Maryborough Aerodrome	QLD	Evektor	Sportstar plus	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight the pilot detected vibrations through t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight the pilot detected vibrations through the rudder. The pilot returned to the airfield and made an uneventful landing. Subsequent investigation has found there was an issue with the nosewheel fairing which may have caused the issue.
16/2/2019	OCC1613	Brooklands Airpark Aerodrome	SA	Monnett	Sonerai II-L	Aeropower	VW 122	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot was coming in on second attempt to land the aircraft. W...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot was coming in on second attempt to land the aircraft. While on final flare above the threshold, the pilot was distracted by the position of the flare and wandered off the centreline of the RWY to the verge (while transitioning to the ground). An observer (another pilot) midfield on the RWY had to take several steps backwards to ensure separation with the aircraft as it moved left off the RWY. Full power was applied as the pilot identified the poor control over maintaining the centreline and a go around was initiated. The pilot then conducted a final circuit and conducted and uneventful landing. No damage to the aircraft, pilot or bystander occurred. The pilot will undertake additional training on the type, which is new to the pilot, prior to further flight.
16/2/2019	OCC1610	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 UL-S-2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot conducting a supervised solo flight, was conducting a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot conducting a supervised solo flight, was conducting a landing and during the hold off (approx .5 meter off the runway surface) the aircraft was witnessed to be engulfed by a dust devil type of air vortex. This resulted in a rapid yaw oscillation left and right combined with a nose pitch down, forcing the nose wheel to impact the runway and bounce the aircraft into a rapid nose up attitude. Pilot initiated a go-around and flew a circuit to an uneventful landing.
15/2/2019	OCC1623	Gladstone Aerodrome	QLD	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight review, the CFI reported that loss of SA occu...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight review, the CFI reported that loss of SA occurred due to focus on traffic management and training focus on cross wind landing techniques. As a result pre landing checks were not completed and the aircraft landed without extending the landing gear. The pilot was requested to undertake further retraining and a subsequent Biennial Flight Review (BFR) prior to any further command flight and reminded of the importance of conducting pre-landing checks including PUFF on final to ensure undercarriage is extended.
14/2/2019	OCC1608	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student conducting solo flight training noticed in the run-...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student conducting solo flight training noticed in the run-up bay the brakes of the aircraft were requiring higher than normal pressure to keep the aircraft stationary. However, the pressure and braking effectiveness at that time were deemed sufficient by the student to continue the flight. After take-off and arrival to the YMMB training Area, while performing practice maneuvers the student noticed the brake pressure was nearly nonexistent and then became completely unable to pressurize the brakes. The student contacted by phone his instructor who coordinated with the CFI and YMMB tower for student to return to YMMB. The student flew a normal joining pattern and landed on RWY17R, tested brakes on touch down they were still unusable and aircraft was shut down on the runway. The aircraft was rolled through to a holding point and was towed clear of the RWY. On arrival at maintenance a brake fluid leak was detected and aircraft was grounded pending maintenance.
13/2/2019	OCC1615	Busselton Aerodrome	WA	Rans	S-6	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off and during the climb it was noted the coolant ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off and during the climb it was noted the coolant temperature became very high. The pilot decided to do a circuit and land. On final the pilot noticed an F100 waiting at the holding point. The pilot of the F100 had not heard the calls made. Appropriate calls were made however, in the aircraft there is a COMS/INTERCOM switch which had been put in the INTERCOM position enabling the pilot to hear radio calls but outgoing calls could not be heard. Pilot has been counselled regarding the requirement to check the radio is transmitting prior to operating and referred to the latest edition of CAAP 166 for radio call procedures
11/2/2019	OCC1604	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel LS	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was commencing the first flight of the day and f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was commencing the first flight of the day and first flight after minor maintenance. Immediately after take-off on RWY10 and on initial climb out at a height of 100ft and approx. 60kts the pilot heard a loud bang followed by some engine vibration. The throttle was closed and the pilot attempted a landing back on the remaining RWY. However, there was insufficient RWY length and as the aircraft appeared to be within normal control parameters in straight and level flight, the pilot decided to maintain altitude of around 100ft and commence a wide left hand turn towards RWY18. The aircraft behaved normally in all axis of flight however the pilot was concerned as to structural integrity and elected to land as soon as possible. The landing was carried out successfully and the aircraft was brought to a halt using normal braking and no other damage was incurred. The aircraft was taxied under normal power back to its hanger. The noise appeared to have come from a cowl that was unfastened.
9/2/2019	OCC1606	Karalbyn	QLD	Pipistrel	Virus	Rotax	912 IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the threshold the aircraft floated above the runway and di...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the threshold the aircraft floated above the runway and did not seem to settle to land. It then dropped suddenly to a hard landing, bounced and as it came back down seemed to settle on the mains. However the nose wheel must have touched and the propeller contacted the runway. After the second bounce the pilot powered on and went around to complete a successful landing. After taxiing back to the hangar and shutting down the damage to the propeller became evident. Pilots are reminded of the importance of managing unstable or unusual approaches by executing go-arounds as required.
6/2/2019	OCC1600	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Thruster Aircraft	T500	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual TW instruction, after completing some taxiing run...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual TW instruction, after completing some taxiing runs along the RWY the controls were operating normally and the decision was made to take off. Full power was applied, a little forward elevator control was applied and the TW left the ground. Then a little up elevator was applied and the aircraft left the ground. It reached an altitude of a couple hundred feet and an airspeed of 30 knots. No excessive elevator control was applied. The aircraft then suddenly began to lose altitude with no change in the engine noise. The student released the control column and the CFI took over maintaining a straight line ahead. The aircraft narrowly flew over a fence and a road and nosed down into a paddock just outside the airfield.
6/2/2019	OCC1638	Garah	NSW	Cessna	162	T.C.M	0200-D	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As aircraft entered hangar the prop was snagged by a tie down...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As aircraft entered hangar the prop was snagged by a tie down strap that was on the ground. It is good housekeeping practice to ensure all FOD is removed from aircraft hangar floors to prevent aircraft damage.
5/2/2019	OCC1605	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not func...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not functioning. Take-off was aborted, the throttle closed and brakes applied before lift-off. Brakes grabbed unevenly and aircraft left the RWY onto grass until it came to rest. 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.