Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
25/10/2019	OCC1894	Caboolture	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Echo S	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During an aircraft refurbishment the screws holding t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During an aircraft refurbishment the screws holding the vertical stabiliser fairing on were severely corroded. Upon removal the upper rib had extensive corrosion and needed to be replaced. As the upper rib also housed the upper rudder attachment, all attaching parts were also replaced with new from manufacturer.
24/10/2019	OCC1846	Monbulk	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a routine training flight conducting ab initio trainin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a routine training flight conducting ab initio training with a student pilot, the oil inspection cover plate detached quickly from the aircraft. The cover plate did not contact any part of the aircraft when it detached. The pilot returned for a landing without incident. It is unclear whether the cover plate hinge screws were loose or if they vibrated loose in flight. RAAus reminds members to carry out thorough preflight checks.
20/10/2019	OCC1844	Goulburn Aerodrome	NSW	Skyfox	CA25N Gazelle	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot neglected to return to CTAF after checking the AWIS...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot neglected to return to CTAF after checking the AWIS. The pilot performed visual checks for the intended runway and in the absence of radio traffic, broadcast his intentions to line up and depart. As a result an aircraft on final was forced to abort its landing. The pilot aborted the take off and returned to the hangar. Subsequently the pilot was counseled by the CFI regarding the importance of extended visual checks for fast incoming aircraft and ensuring the radio was operated on the correct frequency.
20/10/2019	OCC1848	Emkaytee	NT	ICP	Savannah XL	Rotax	912 ULS	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determinin...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident.
20/10/2019	OCC1842	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008 DL LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a go around on runway 29R, the student, who was conduct...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a go around on runway 29R, the student, who was conducting a training area solo, became concerned about a helicopter in the helicopter circuit and subsequently made a left hand circuit instead of a right hand circuit. There was no imminent collision, but it was contrary to the aerodrome procedures.The incident was reviewed with school CFI as part of an ongoing training standards review process.
20/10/2019	OCC1845	Minlaton Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a touch and go landing and decided a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a touch and go landing and decided at approximately 20 ft to go around as they were not aligned with strip. The power was removed in error resulting in no time to recover. This resulted in a very heavy landing with the nose wheel and one main leg collapsing, however due to low speed the aircraft only skidded approx. 6m. The pilot provided a response indicating in the future an earlier decision to conduct a go-around will be enacted.
19/10/2019	OCC1843	Narromine Aerodrome	NSW	Morgan Aeroworks	Cheetah Mk1	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying into the airfield for a fly in and there...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was flying into the airfield for a fly in and there were a number of other aircraft in the circuit. The approach speed was too high on the first landing attempt and the aircraft bounced on contact. The pilot applied full power and elected to go around. On the second attempt the approach speed was correct and the runway was lined up, throttle was reduced to ideal, the aircraft touched down with a slight bounce, the pilot noticed that the throttle had increased so reduced it back to idle and held the nose up to wash off speed. The pilot looked out the window to assess height off the ground and felt the back wheels touch (at 48 knots). The aircraft drifted to the left side of the runway and the aircraft made a sharp left movement exiting the runway. The left wing and the nose wheel contacted the ground. The pilot is unsure if the sharp left movement was caused by the passengers leg hitting the control stick or a subconscious input by the pilot who had learned to fly in trikes. By this stage the aircraft was off the runway, power was applied to straighten the path, however the nose wheel collapsed and aircraft slid to a stop after 30 to 40 metres. The pilot was requested to complete a flight review to ensure correct control inputs are made and possible go-around actions in the future are understood.
17/10/2019	OCC1838	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Sling	2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor and Student were conducting a lesson of circuit...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: An Instructor and Student were conducting a lesson of circuits on RWY 29L. The engine had been running with no issues, ground run and checks indicated no issues. After 4 normal circuits the student increased power and raised the nose to take off when just past the end of the RWY at approx. 520ft the engine had rough running indications at 4200 RPM. The Instructor took over and landed RWY 11L with no issues. Cause unknown, pilot and engineers unable to replicate fault.
17/10/2019	OCC1840	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was tracking northbound coastal from Caloundra to N...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was tracking northbound coastal from Caloundra to Noosa Heads. Clearance was obtained to track via the coastal route at 1500 ft. The pilot was instructed to advise YBSU tower when clear of controlled airspace. The pilot thought controlled airspace extended to Noosa Heads, but it actually ended at the CTA boundary. The pilot was advised by YBSU Tower that they had been detected clear of controlled airspace and that frequency change was approved. The pilot acknowledged, checked location on VTC, noted that they were still under the Class D 1500-4500 step, and commenced a left turn to clear the control step. The pilot commenced a climb but failed to confirm that they were over land and clear of the control step before doing so. The pilot therefore entered Class D airspace for a short period without clearance. ATC advised the aircraft had climbed to 1900' AMSL prior to boundary. The pilot undertook remedial training with a CFI to ensure understanding of controlled airspace assessment and avoidance was clear.
13/10/2019	OCC1830	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst returning the aircraft to the hangar manually/pushing ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst returning the aircraft to the hangar manually/pushing back, the outer trailing edge of left wing impacted hangar door. When moving aircraft it is essential to maintain awareness of surroundings.
12/10/2019	OCC1837	Mia Mia	VIC	I C P	Savannah	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approximately 30 minutes into a flight the low fuel light ill...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approximately 30 minutes into a flight the low fuel light illuminated. The pilot was concerned about a possible partial or full loss of engine power whilst over forested and hilly terrain approximately 11 nm ahead of the aircraft's position. As the pilot could not accurately estimate when a loss of engine power might occur a precautionary landing was initiated. The pilot assessed the open grassed paddocks around them and noted considerable rocks visible on the surface. A local road was very close by and the pilot made a short overfly, could not identify any overhead power or communications cable and could not sight any vehicles or moving objects on the section of sealed road. During the flare, the aircraft bounced causing the starboard wing tip to strike the grass verge and the propeller to strike the unsealed shoulder. The aircraft settled on the road and whilst slowing under hard braking, the outer portion of the port wing struck a road sign. the pilot immediately isolated electrical power, checked for any approaching traffic then moved the aircraft to a nearby property. When the aircraft was recovered, approx. 17 litres of fuel was drained from the aircraft. The fuel system was cleaned and hoses replaced. After a further 100 hours of operation no further issues have been observed. The pilot has completed remedial training regarding fuel management as this is the second fuel related event.
12/10/2019	OCC1829	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor could smell something burning during the take-...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor could smell something burning during the take-off phase. They thought this to be normal as sometimes oil drips on the oil reservoir from checking oil quantity. The smell disappeared then re-appeared midway from YSBK – PSP. The Instructor noticed oil leaking onto the students’ window and the cabin started to full up with white smoke, so they then turned to PSP and returned for an uneventful landing. Remote mounted oil tank, lower return line found loose and leaking oil. Line torqued and defect rectified
11/10/2019	OCC1852	Bendigo Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	SP500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing to the hangar the pilot took the wrong taxiway...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing to the hangar the pilot took the wrong taxiway turn, no signs or double lines were crossed. A ditch on the right side of the narrow gravel taxiway was not seen from the left seat position until curving to right to perform counter clockwise back track turn. The nose wheel skidded and would not turn due to Query weather cocking with wind gust as the aircraft passed out from behind the hangar. The pilot applied the brakes to no avail, resulting in the ditch being unavoidable. The pilot tried to steer to avoid wing strike, the starboard wheel entered the ditch and the aircraft rotated and stopped before magnetos could be turned off which led to a light prop strike with minor damage to propeller tip and minor undercarriage damage.
7/10/2019	OCC1833	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor was flying with a student conducting an initia...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor was flying with a student conducting an initial circuit lesson in Class D airspace. The traffic was quite heavy at that time within the airspace. On one of the touch and goes the Instructor and student conducted a right hand circuit, however the ATC instruction was to climb straight ahead. This error was attributed to the high workload inside the cockpit at the time with the student. ATC did not advise of the error until the downwind call was made. The Instructor and student were told to conduct an orbit which was followed by an uneventful approach on their behalf. As a result the Instructor has reviewed when and how these lessons are conducted, recommending a change to the time lessons are scheduled to ensure student and Instructor workload is managed appropriately.
6/10/2019	OCC1827	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, on final approach the aircraft...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual training flight, on final approach the aircraft was below the appropriate profile which led to an excessive flare and ballooning. The decision to go around was left later than expected by the student, resulting in low airspeed and minimum control despite application of full power. A right crosswind drifted the aircraft left, the left wing dropped and came in contact with the ground. Full control was then restored and a go around was performed. This accident represents another Loss of Control (LOC) event in the low airspeed environment. This is an area where instructor control management, early recognition and responses are critical to prevent unsafe flight outcomes. Focus on these areas in dual training will ensure robust situational awareness and decision making are developed by pilots in their early development. RAAus reviewed Instructor responsibilities and intervention strategies with the school CFI and RAAus resources were provided including "Control Management for Instructors" presentation. The CFI will incorporate these resources into development training for all instructors to reduce further training incidents.