Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
22/8/2020	OCC2262	Coffs Harbour Aerodrome	NSW	Skyreach Bushcat	Taildragger	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon landing the tail wheel aircraft the pilot accidentally b...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon landing the tail wheel aircraft the pilot accidentally bumped the throttle on, which was immediately pulled back off. There was a resulting loss of control possibly as a result of the large soft tundra tyres and the resulting grip on the bitumen. This was noted as due to the differences in response between landings conducted on grass versus bitumen and is not limited to tail wheel aircraft. RAAP 1 - Type Training is recommended for review to ensure possible handling and operational differences such as this are assessed and managed by pilots and instructors conducting conversions to new aircraft types.
20/8/2020	OCC2106	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft has been reweighed and found to be 100Kg + heavier ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft has been reweighed and found to be 100Kg + heavier than the supplied manufacturer weight and balance report
13/8/2020	OCC2104	Bairnsdale	VIC	Rand Kar	X-Air	Jabiru	22A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting aircraft testing and focusing on a discrepa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting aircraft testing and focusing on a discrepancy between an EFIS and an analog instrument the pilot inadvertently violated Military Restricted Airspace. ATC contacted the pilot to advise of the entry and the pilot completed a 180 degree turn to exit the airspace. The pilot was debriefed by RAAus operations staff on areas including situational awareness, threat and error management familiarity of the local area. Members are reminded at all times that the pilots most important job is to fly the aircraft even if things may be distracting in or outside the cockpit. Discrepancy was determined to be a static source issue and has been corrected.
11/8/2020	OCC2101	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	Supermarine Aircraft	Spitfire Mk 25	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot taxied onto an area of very soft earth and the main...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot taxied onto an area of very soft earth and the main wheels sank into ground tipping aircraft forward striking prop. There was no contact with any aircraft part other than two prop blades, likely due to low speed and idle rpm. The airport ATIS generally provides information about the status of the grassed areas, however there was no information provided at the time of the incident.
9/8/2020	OCC2100	Mareeba Aerodrome	QLD	Ultravia Aero Inc	Pelican PL	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on their first circuit of the day. On final app...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was on their first circuit of the day. On final approach at about 30 feet the pilot identified they were a little off the centre-line so made a correction. The pilot over corrected resulting in a wing drop with insufficient time to commence a go-around. The aircraft impacted right wheel first, bounced and floated in ground effect for a short time then slid on its belly to a stop on the grassed area to the right of the runway. Review identified the pilot had little experience on the aircraft type having only recently purchased the aircraft. Pilots are reminded of the importance of completing thorough type training with an instructor prior to operating solo.
5/8/2020	OCC2097	Cowra Aerodrome	NSW	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a circuit training session at Cowra, the aircraft was...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a circuit training session at Cowra, the aircraft was involved in a heavier than normal landing.
1/8/2020	OCC2098	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	Eurofox	3K	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had just completed a dual training flight conduc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had just completed a dual training flight conducting circuits. During the taxi from the runway the student applied the brake and the nose gear of the aircraft collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. RAAus reminds maintainers of the importance of thorough inspection during maintenance as well as thorough pre-flight inspections by pilots prior to flight.
27/7/2020	OCC2092	Maryborough Aerodrome	QLD	Designer Builder	Tardis	Subaru	EJ22	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from the airport for a local flight in an ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from the airport for a local flight in an aircraft which had been recently purchased by the pilot. He had completed a tail wheel endorsement prior to operating the aircraft. During the time the pilot was in the air the wind changed direction and increased in velocity. The pilot elected to land on the most in to wind runway, which was not the runway used for take-off. This runway was closed due to recent heavy rains. On landing the pilot braked too hard and the tailwheel aircraft ended up nose first in the grass runway doing damage to the propeller and cowling. Members are reminded of the need to read weather/NOTAM's prior to flight, even if it is a local flight, as well as looking for signals that may be presented next to the primary windsock (dumbbell/double cross etc).
25/7/2020	OCC2090	Swan Hill Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student, close to completing their pilot certificate, was o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student, close to completing their pilot certificate, was on a solo flight conducting circuits. The pilot had completed 4 circuits and decided to complete a full stop, have a short break and then continue flying again. The weather conditions were good for flying, with a maximum wind of 6 - 7 kts. During the flare on the final circuit the aircraft pitched up and subsequently bounced, quite hard, on its main wheels. The aircraft continued down the runway landing again hard where the nose wheel broke away from the aircraft and the propeller struck the ground. The pilot reported they may have inadvertently pulled back on the control stick stalling the aircraft causing the aircraft to bounce. The student has subsequently conducted refresher dual training with an experienced instructor.
24/7/2020	OCC2088	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting a second Training Area solo, on appr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student was conducting a second Training Area solo, on approach for runway 29C they conducted one go around due to being too high on approach. On the second attempt at landing they experienced a gust of wind from the left, bounced and exited the runway to the right over the grass, over 29R, past the alpha run-up bay and came to a stop on taxiway A4 next to the main helipad. There was an aircraft in the alpha run-up. The pilot was counselled by Flight Operations and is undertaking further flight training and review with a RAAus CFI. Members are reminded of the importance of regular and consistent flights to ensure competency and currency is maintained.
23/7/2020	OCC2094	Westbrook	QLD	Flight Design	CTLS	Rotax	ULS 912 - 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was landing at a private airstrip and during the la...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was landing at a private airstrip and during the landing phase the aircraft reportedly entered pilot induced oscillation, resulting in a series of bounces and the aircraft flipping onto its back. Investigation revealed the pilot had an overdue flight review and was not endorsed for flight beyond 25 nm. The pilot certificate holder has now completed Cross Country training and remedial training as required. Members are encouraged to use the Member App and Member Portal to ensure their compliance requirements including flight reviews, membership and endorsements are current and correct prior to flight.
21/7/2020	OCC2085	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lane B Light started flashing on take-off. The student wa...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The lane B Light started flashing on take-off. The student was conducting the take-off and when the instructor saw the light they immediately took control, by that time they were at 1000ft and the instructor decided to turn back. They contacted tower and were cleared to join downwind runway 29L. On turning base the engine failed and the prop stopped spinning. The instructor notified the tower of the engine failure in the air on base and landed successfully on 29L and manoeuvred off the runway. The engine initially didn't restart on the ground, after trouble checks the engine restarted and taxied back to hangar.
19/7/2020	OCC2089	Heathcote	VIC	ICP	Savannah VG	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a routine navigation flight the pilot did not sufficiently...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a routine navigation flight the pilot did not sufficiently account for wind drift which allowed the aircraft to stray into Restricted Airspace R350A. The pilot soon realised the error, called the appropriate ATC frequency and exited the airspace as soon as possible. The investigation found poor pre-flight planning and in-flight tracking of position by the pilot. Flight Operations mentored the pilot in this area including some strategies in order to mitigate a similar incident in the future. Members are reminded of the need to adopt thorough pre-flight planning and in-flight procedures in order to minimise the risk of entering controlled airspace inadvertently, especially when not having flown for a significant period due to COVID-19 restrictions.
18/7/2020	OCC2084	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had completed three take-offs and landings during t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had completed three take-offs and landings during touch and go exercises. After reconfiguring the aircraft in terms of trim and flap settings, the pilot applied full power for a fourth take-off at which time the aircraft exhibited an increased left-turning tendency above that experienced in the previous circuits. The pilot applied additional right rudder in an attempt to counteract the left-turning tendency however input was insufficient and counteracted upon rotation whereby the left wing dipped and aircraft further weather vaned to the left into the prevailing crosswind. At that time, the pilot considered that aircraft control had been compromised and that proceeding with the take-off was dangerous. The pilot reduced power to idle to allow the aircraft to settle back onto the runway and applied right rudder and brake in an attempt to correct directional control however with the resultant ground speed of the aircraft at between 40 & 50 kts, the pilot was unable to direct the aircraft sufficiently back towards the centreline of Runway 31 to avoid the left wing tip striking runway signage and causing the aircraft to slew 180 degrees to its direction of travel and onto the grass verge to the south-west of Runway 31 where the right rear elevator struck the ground bring the aircraft to a halt. Factors included the combination of recent changes to a new runway at Sunshine Coast Airport and the pilots expectation bias and decision to continue with an unstable approach. The CFI has enacted additional briefings for all new pilots hiring aircraft and students in relation to the changes to the new runway. It was further identified that the new runway has resulted in shading of the windsock from certain prevailing winds due to hangars and other buildings, in addition to mechanical turbulence.
17/7/2020	OCC2082	Robe	SA	Australian Aviation Works	J-6 Karatoo	Subaru	GA 81	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft experienced an engine failure in flight. The pilot performed an emergency landing on farm land however the aircraft nosed over due to the rough terrain.