Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
5/5/2020	OCC2016	Cowra Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a dual NAVEX with a touch and go at YCWR RW...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a dual NAVEX with a touch and go at YCWR RWY 33, on the climb at 300ft AGL the engine started vibrating and losing power. The Instructor took control of the aircraft and conduct a low level return to RWY 33. They made a PAN PAN call and change intentions to touch down on RWY 12. The Instructor made an uneventful landing with no damage to the aircraft. Review identified failure was likely due to a carburettor issue and was resolved with an L2 maintainer.
3/5/2020	OCC2015	The Oaks airfield	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22L Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a routine daily inspection by a senior flight school i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a routine daily inspection by a senior flight school instructor, a crack was identified at the base of a ground adjustable composite propeller blade near where it enters the mounting hub. The aircraft was immediately grounded and the L2 maintainer notified. Shortly thereafter the crack was inspected by the L2 maintainer and it was decided to remove the propeller for further inspection. Prior to removal, the propeller was inspected and checked for possible damage caused by a strike or a faulty installation procedure. There was no evidence of any type of strike and all the mounting bolts were tensioned to the require torque setting prescribed by the propeller manufacture. A check of the pitch setting of the 3 blades identified the damaged blade was approx. 1.5 deg’s in lead of the other 2 blades. The propeller was fully disassembled for further inspection. Where the blades mount into the split hub there were signs of light corrosion on all 3 blades between the aluminium split hub and aluminium crush tube, with no other apparent signs of any damage. With the propeller fully disassembled the crack on the damaged blade became more evident, the crack is confined to the what appears to be an aluminium crush tube which is mounded into the composite blade. The crack commences from just where the blade exists the split hub at the split line for both hub sections and extends for approximately 10mm outwards and finishes at the outer edge of the aluminium crush tube.
2/5/2020	OCC2007	Boyup Brook Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a partial engine power loss on take...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced a partial engine power loss on take-off. With partial power the aircraft landed in a paddock next to airfield. The pilot checked the engine after landing and it seemed alright however it was too late to fly back to Bunbury. The pilot was able to fly the aircraft back to Bunbury the next morning without incident. OUTCOME: Pilot error, possible contaminated fuel or mismanaged fuel system.
29/4/2020	OCC2010	Gawler	SA	Roko Aero Stratus	NG4 LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft came in for Annual inspection/100hrly. After rem...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft came in for Annual inspection/100hrly. After removing the nose spat it was observed that the nose wheel fork was bent to stbd, this is approx. 10mm from vertical measured on the side wall of the tyre. Further inspection revealed belly skin tear of approx. 50mm in front of the nose leg access hatch, distortion of the belly hatch area, evidence of the nose leg contacting the side sheet edges. Supplementary inspection revealed multiple cracks / tears on the port side of the centre tunnel, alongside the left pilot’s right heel. The nose leg mounts to the tunnel. Damage is the result of an unreported hard landing.
27/4/2020	OCC2005	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Super echo RG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At about 1630 EST with 75L of fuel on board, the aircraft was...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At about 1630 EST with 75L of fuel on board, the aircraft was flying approx. 100kt downwind in the circuit of runway 22 at YGLB when a loud compressed air noise sounded. The compressor light came on as the compressed air tank gauges went from full to empty and the landing gear came out without selecting the gear down switch. The two main gear lights where on and the front gear light was not on. The pilot radioed Goulburn ground crew (CFI) and notified them of the situation and performed a low level pass to get a visual on the engagement of the front gear and informed that the gear was not engaged or locked in. After establishing the situation, they discussed fuel quantity and end of daylight. Staying in contact with the CFI, who was in contact with the engineer, they ran though emergency procedures as per the flight manual and also emergency trouble shooting as advised by the engineer. The procedures attempted included trying to cycle gear, using the normal and emergency gear lever which proved ineffective, checked all fuses, air lines and electrical lines which were intact where possible to inspect. With guidance from the ground crew and with emergency services now on site, the pilot climbed to a safe altitude to conduct several manoeuvres try to lock the front nose gear in to position. This was not successful as shown on cockpit instruments and confirmed by a low level pass. At this point the decision by the pilot and the ground crew was that an emergency landing would be conducted once all emergency services were in position for a runway 26 landing. The CFI then conducted a full brief of what would be required and what to expect in the landing, and with 30 minutes of daylight hours left the pilot conducted one practice circuit with a low level pass and then did a full circuit. With ground crew confirming all emergency services were ready the aircraft came in for a full landing. This landing included a fuel cut off and an attempt to shut engine over the threshold. With doors unlocked the pilot touched the main gear and held back gently on the stick to rest the tail on the ground. The aircraft travelled approx. 70m before the nose tilted forward and the aircraft dug in slightly and came to a rest. Cause:- a cracked non return valve and failure of the extension and retraction RAM seal, allowed pressurised air to escape the pneumatic system.
21/4/2020	OCC2004	Darke Peak	SA	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final with 2 stages of flap. The pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was on late final with 2 stages of flap. The pilot was getting ready to flare when they hit windshear a few feet off the ground which in turn pushed them to the ground. The pilot applied power and pulled back on the joystick to regain height and control of the aircraft, as a result the aircraft stalled in the brief climb and hit back on the ground on the nose leg, left hand wing and left hand main leg sustaining damage to all three components. The wind conditions were gusty from the SW at approx. 10 - 15 knots across the airstrip. The pilot noted the aircraft configuration was not appropriate for the conditions and will complete remedial training with a CFI as required.
14/4/2020	OCC2002	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At this point, around 8nm NNW of YSCN, the pilot experienced ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At this point, around 8nm NNW of YSCN, the pilot experienced a lack of elevator electric trim control. The pilot contacted ATC at the reporting point at Bringelly and requested an immediate return to YSCN which they facilitated. The aircraft landed without incident. On the ground with further inspection it was apparent that the circuit breaker for the trim servos had “popped”. After resetting and testing several full cycles of the trim servo the pilot departed YSCN and returned to YCNK without incident. As a precaution further inspections and repair as required of the elevator trim system by an L2 maintainer has been requested.
14/4/2020	OCC1997	North Stradbroke Island	QLD	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 U L S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying in the vicinity of Amity at 1500ft, the oil temp...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While flying in the vicinity of Amity at 1500ft, the oil temperature gauge was observed to move to full scale deflection. Oil pressure & water temperature were normal. It was decided to divert for a precautionary landing at YDUN, while gradually increasing altitude, monitoring engine gauges, & looking for other potential signs of imminent engine failure. A successful landing was made with no further symptoms observed. In consultation with a Rotax technician, the oil temperature sender was determined to be unserviceable; however the aircraft was deemed safe to ferry to home base at YCAB. This was carried out with no further issue. A replacement oil temperature sensor has been ordered.
13/4/2020	OCC2003	Hervey Bay Aerodrome	QLD	CFM	Streak Shadow	Rotax	618	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Streak Shadow took off and climbed to about 500ft when th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Streak Shadow took off and climbed to about 500ft when the engine suddenly failed with about 400m of runway ahead. The pilot elected to land ahead and lowered nose sharply to get on to remaining runway. This caused an excessive build-up of speed and aircraft over shot the bitumen onto rough ground. Brakes were applied hard to avoid running into a ditch and a bank ahead and the aircraft slewed to the right coming to rest in a cloud of dust and damaging the RH undercarriage struts requiring the aircraft to be supported and towed back to the hangar. Review indicated that the failure was possibly due to a fuel related issue.
12/4/2020	OCC1996	Warnervale Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, a mild nose wheel 'shimmy'' was n...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuits, a mild nose wheel 'shimmy'' was noted during each take-off and landing. The pilot conducted a left hand circuit for a full stop landing on runway 20. The approach was routine and full flap flare at slightly over optimal IAS at 72 kn. The aircraft experienced a nose wheel 'shimmy'' on landing with subsequent loss of directional control veering to the right, then left off runway into soft turf.
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