Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/7/2019	OCC1761	Lambells Lagoon	NT	Jabiru	J160D	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off full throttle was applied and the aircraft ac...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off full throttle was applied and the aircraft accelerated until 50-60 knots was reached before rotating. The pilot experienced the nose drop at this speed when they would normally expect lift. The pilot then let the aircraft try to gain further speed. The second pull back on the yoke initiated lift however it was sluggish and felt like they were only a few feet off the ground. At this point the pilot thought the lift wasn't adequate and pulled off throttle and applied the brakes. Trying to maintain a straight course. The aircraft veered slightly left and at the end of the strip nosed into a ditch and embankment before the landing on its roof.
16/7/2019	OCC1755	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008 DL LSA	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whist taxiing in from a training area solo in an effort to av...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whist taxiing in from a training area solo in an effort to avoid other aircraft on the apron, the wingtip of the aircraft made contact to the corner of hangar opposite other aircraft. The accident was reviewed with the CFI of the flight school and an appropriate review and remedial training was undertaken. The pilot has since successfully completed their RPC this year.
11/7/2019	OCC1754	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	Tomark	Viper SD-4	Rotax	912ULS2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, the student commenced the take-o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual flight training, the student commenced the take-off roll and, whilst directional control of the aircraft on the RWY was initially fine, the student was unable to maintain directional control as the power and airspeed increased. Although the Instructor directed the student to apply more (right) rudder, the aircraft very quickly tracked off the RWY centreline and started yawing to the left. The Instructor then took control and attempted to correct the aircraft's directional track, reducing the power to idle, but the very soft edges on the left-hand side of the RWY meant the aircraft's left main wheel became quickly affected which further compromised directional control. The aircraft came to rest in nearby vegetation with minor damage only and no injuries to occupants. RAAus has been conducting Professional development seminars through 2018 and 2019 on control management strategies for instructors in the training environment. One of the key elements of this training is early recognition and early intervention in critical stages of flight to avoid Loss of Control (LOC) outcomes. This accident is a good example of how this can go wrong quickly. A significant contributing factor to this event was the transfer of the converting student to a new type early in their transitional training. RAAus Operations recommend that in the initial stages of training that type familiarisation is maintained in training aircraft to limit the variables in operation and enhance rates of learning for students as well as reduce the likelihood of LOC accidents.
10/7/2019	OCC1756	Cawarral	QLD	Skyfox	gazelle			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just departed from the private airstrip and was...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot had just departed from the private airstrip and was passing 500 feet when a large shadow went underneath the aircraft. The pilot immediately put the aircraft in a dive and turned, spotting two Osprey USA aircraft departing the area, at what was believed to be about 1000 feet. The two aircraft approached from the south and departed to the north west. The pilot had made a rolling call on the correct frequency and was unable to contact the two aircraft. Later, after a short flight another Osprey flew over the airstrip at about 1500 feet. RAAus reminds pilots of the importance of "see and avoid" and prior to flight check NOTAMs for relevant flight information as military exercises occur regularly in many areas of Australia
9/7/2019	OCC1757	Hamilton Island Aerodrome	QLD	ICP	Savannah S	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft parked in position as directed by ground personnel. ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft parked in position as directed by ground personnel. Aircraft chocked in position by both main wheels. Helicopter air taxied passes in front of aircraft tipping it over onto wing tip.
8/7/2019	OCC1780	Oodnadatta	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a short flight the aircraft experienced a fe...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a short flight the aircraft experienced a few seconds of violent vibration and rattling from the engine before it seized. The pilot made an emergency landing on flat gibber plains without further damage to the aircraft.
8/7/2019	OCC1749	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After an hour dual check flight, the student was sent for a f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After an hour dual check flight, the student was sent for a first solo circuit. The student lost directional control during take-off roll, departed the runway strip by several metres before cutting power and coming to a stop. The student subsequently taxied back to flight school without damage to aircraft, person or aerodrome property. The Senior Instructor supervising the student revised management of loss of control events with the student and the CFI conducted re-evaluation with the student as part of the schools training assurance. Latent fatigue due to the pilots work commitments was also identified as a contributing factor.
6/7/2019	OCC1751	Leigh Creek	SA	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912ULS	Fatal Accident involving RAAus member and passenger. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police...
Fatal Accident involving RAAus member and passenger. RAAus accident consultants are assisting police in determining the causal factors that led to the accident
3/7/2019	OCC1745	Caloundra Aerodrome	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 600	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Practicing glide approach under training conditions with a st...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Practicing glide approach under training conditions with a student RWY 12, the approach was flown high but on glide speed for the aircraft with stable approach along the final leg. The aircraft experienced some sheer late on final but it was thought to have had sufficient airspeed to recover with change in attitude alone. The aircraft continued to sink and landed both on the main gear and the tail skid simultaneously on RWY 12. The pilot immediately aborted the touch and go, amended to a full stop and returned the aircraft to the hangar for shut down and inspection. The only damage identified was a broken tailskid.
3/7/2019	OCC1746	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft lost directional control on take-off and ran off...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft lost directional control on take-off and ran off the RWY and made contact with a concrete drain. The impact cracked the right hand undercarriage and snapped the nose wheel off when it came to a stop damaging the front of the aircraft.An investigation with the pilot was conducted and the primary cause related to foot misplacement on the pedals where one foot slipped during take off roll. The owner pilot is discussing improvements with grip on the metal surface and will ensure positive control and traction of the rudder bars in future.
3/7/2019	OCC1815	Mt. Barnett Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing an hour and a half flight, the aircraft had ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After completing an hour and a half flight, the aircraft had just landed when it started veering to the left. The pilot applied hard right rudder but it continued to run off the RWY. The pilot applied some power and lifted the left wing and wheel to clear a landing strip light, and after clearing this obstacle, continued to apply hard right rudder, however the plane continued to turn left. Brakes were applied to no avail, the aircraft ran off the strip and through a barb wire fence, coming to a standstill near some trees.
2/7/2019	OCC1744	Bowen Aerodrome	QLD	Seamax	M22	Rotax	912 ULS 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft landed on runway 22 the tyre blew out resulti...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft landed on runway 22 the tyre blew out resulting in the aircraft running off the runway narrowly missing the airport fence. The pilot confirmed they were practicing cross winds and may have landed harder then intended, causing the tyre to blow. The pilot has subsequently completed additional training in the USA on the aircraft type and will complete a BFR in Australia with retraining if or as required.
1/7/2019	OCC1777	Kelso Aerodrome	QLD	drifter	dfifter			OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Report received of an accident occurring while flight trainin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Report received of an accident occurring while flight training was being conducted at a private airstrip at Abergowrie. Student and instructor were uninjured, however the aircraft was destroyed. RAAus investigations revealed the initial report was inaccurate and appropriate remedial training for the student and disciplinary actions in relation to the CFI were undertaken as a result. RAAus reminds members of reporting obligations under Section 2.14 of the RAAus Operations Manual in addition to the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, to report all accidents and incidents accurately.
30/6/2019	OCC1748	Ingham Aerodrome	QLD	Slepcev	Storch	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Tyre failure on the RWY during landing sequence caused the le...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Tyre failure on the RWY during landing sequence caused the left undercarriage to dig into the RWY and the aircraft flipped on landing.
28/6/2019	OCC1738	Port Macquarie Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor and student had flown 3 circuits and landings ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The Instructor and student had flown 3 circuits and landings without any issues and all landings were of a high standard with quite gentle touch-downs. On the forth landing they were flying a glide approach to a flapless landing. The round-out and hold off were a little flatter than normal, but they touched down at 58kts on the main wheels first. The nose started to come down, but passed through the normal three-point attitude. The Instructor came on controls with the student to apply full back elevator, which the student had already done. The propeller struck the RWY and broke apart. The aircraft came to rest on the upper half of the nose landing gear strut, rolling out straight on the runway centre line. The touchdown was not hard and the roll-out of the aircraft was not violent. The aircraft was immediately secured and the student and Instructor departed the aircraft unhurt. Cause - Inter granular corrosion - The attachment fitting to the nose wheel strut from the nose wheel yoke corroded inside the bolt holes, leading to failure. Aeroprakt have issued service bulletin No A22LS-19 to carry out an inspection of the nose wheel fork hinge bracket.