Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
22/7/2019	OCC1763	Sugar Loaf Creek	VIC	Jabiru	SP-500	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot preformed a precautionary landing in a farmers’ pad...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot preformed a precautionary landing in a farmers’ paddock due to the rapidly descending cloud. The paddock chosen was an up-hill into wind paddock surrounded by trees and other paddocks with livestock. The aircraft came around the trees onto low short final to find that there were multiple old electric fences with star pickets every 30-75 metres (an ex-intensive livestock feeding paddock) with many of the pickets lying on ground or half down- these were not visible until close final at less than 100 feet. The pilot was committed to land as the cloud was low and getting lower. The pilot avoided the first fence but was unable to power out due weather and made a hard landing to avoid a hard fence about 200m from the touch down point. Wires were towed across paddock for some distance with total landing roll approx. 75 metres.
21/7/2019	OCC1767	Walcha	NSW	Tecnam	P92 Echo	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During daily preflight inspection the fuel was turned...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During daily preflight inspection the fuel was turned on to conduct a water check, fuel was running out the bottom of the L/H carby. It was first thought that the float was faulty, after removing the float bowl it was found that the outside float support pin had become loose and was letting the fuel pass out of the bottom of the float bowl. Time expired and on condition engine, defective fuel bowl due time and wear.
21/7/2019	OCC1760	Lambell's Lagoon	NT	Jabiru	J160-D	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft departed from a 600-700 metre private strip with two...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft departed from a 600-700 metre private strip with two pilots aboard. There was nil or negligible wind, with a possible cross wind. The pilot believed the aircraft ws not responding as usual and elected to remove the power, resulting in the aircraft sinking to the ground, damaging the nose wheel and running off the runway into a ditch. The aircraft flipped upside down and both aboard were able to extricate themselves with no injuries. Members are reminded of the importance of determining go/no-go points when operating from unprepared strips and manage aborted takeoff or landings appropriately.
21/7/2019	OCC1781	Cairns	QLD	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be ab...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be above the cloud, which was given. As the aircraft flew the cloud increased so the pilot tried calling 124.6 BN Centre 5 times with no response, they could hear the tower talking to other aircraft so they then tried 126.1, 118.4 and CTAF 132.9 where they spoke to an aircraft in YIFL area who stated 5/5 for the radio check. The pilot again tried 124.6 then 118.4 with no reply. They could still hear other transmissions. The pilot changed headsets to no avail. An aircraft was in the Mareeba area and they advised the cloud to the North-east of Mareeba AD was 3/8. Then BN CEN advised me of this so the pilot tracked over and let down through a hole. Once below the cloud the pilot could talk to BN CEN. Later investigation revealed intermittent connection issue with the radio
21/7/2019	OCC1778	Cairns	QLD	Jabiru	J230B	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be ab...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During flight the pilot requested clearance to climb to be above the cloud, which was given. As the aircraft flew the cloud increased so the pilot tried calling 124.6 BN Centre 5 times with no response, they could hear the tower talking to other aircraft so they then tried 126.1, 118.4 and CTAF 132.9 where they spoke to an aircraft in YIFL area who stated 5/5 for the radio check. The pilot again tried 124.6 then 118.4 with no reply. They could still hear other transmissions. The pilot changed headsets to no avail. An aircraft was in the Mareeba area and they advised the cloud to the North-east of Mareeba AD was 3/8. Then BN CEN advised of this so the pilot tracked over and let down through a hole. Once below the cloud the pilot could talk to BN CEN. Later investigation revealed an intermittent issue with the radio. The aircraft has also been subsequently issued with a CAR 262AP5 approval to operate over built up areas and the pilot retrained in the relevant requirements.
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.