Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
17/5/2019	OCC1689	Swan Hill Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the fifth landing for the day, as the aircraft rolled down...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the fifth landing for the day, as the aircraft rolled down the RWY the pilot lightly applied the brakes to slow down and maintain rudder on centreline. Suddenly in the second half of the RWY the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and attempted to realign the aircraft when suddenly it veered sharply to the left towards the edge of the RWY. The pilot then applied right rudder and it traveled in the right direction. The rudder seemed to jam in that position. The aircraft was extremely difficult to steer but was traveling quite slowly so the pilot was able to get it back to centreline and was able to exit the RWY.
16/5/2019	OCC1688	Mildura Aerodrome	VIC	Brumby	LSA R610	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training, the VH registered Cessna ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training, the VH registered Cessna was on downwind when a Brumby was seen in front of it, reported as less than 10m away. A few seconds later a call was heard from the Brumby advising that it was joining base for a full stop runway 09. The Cessna radioed that it was late downwind in the circuit and advised of the near miss with no response from the Brumby. The Cessna conducted a go around with no further issues. The incident was investigated by RAAus and the operators of both aircraft were interviewed. A review of appropriate radio calls and the use of the preferred overhead joining sequence to enhance separation was discussed with both operators to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences. CAAP 166(1)-4 is the recommended reference material from CASA for procedures and calls at non-towered aerodromes.
16/5/2019	OCC1698	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had been assessed as in airworthy condition. The...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft had been assessed as in airworthy condition. The front nose wheel was inspected prior to start up and nothing unusual was noticed. The aircraft was flown previously by a student, doing touch and go’s, and hadn’t been through any hard landings. After taxiing to southern end of the field and after TEMPFISCH checks/Run Up checks, the plane was taxied towards the beginning of the runway where the nose oleo leg failed without any prior symptoms. . Estimated speed at impact was a walking pace so no injuries were sustained. The propeller had hit the ground and had come to a stop in a diagonal position no longer touching the ground. The aircraft systems were shut off including the fuel cut off valve and the aircraft was evacuated. It was found that the lower nose bungee attach fitting bolt was missing, either failed and fell out or the nut had detached and the bolt worked its way out.
15/5/2019	OCC1699	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a circuit emergency lesson for ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor was conducting a circuit emergency lesson for aborted take-off practice. An aborted take-off was carried out which overheated the brakes once the ops were complete. A request clearance to vacate the RWY was made to ATC and the aircraft was advised to hold short of the crossing RWY. The aircraft was unable to come to a stop before the nose crossed the runway holding point due to the overheated brakes reducing braking effectiveness even with full brakes applied. Braking capacity was exceeded due to overheat. There was not enough time allowed to cool down to be effective prior to the incident.
15/5/2019	OCC1735	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	SportStar Plus	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was cleared for take-off from RWY 06L for a Frem...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was cleared for take-off from RWY 06L for a Fremantle departure, the pilot applied full power and started the ground roll. During the take off roll, the pilot heard a broken transmission, in which they recognised their call sign but not the complete message. The pilot continued to focus on the departure instruments and establishing a positive climb while maintaining a lookout on the circuit area. At about 500 AGL, as the pilot initiated left climbing turn into the crosswind and made a call to Jandakot tower, requesting a repeat of the last message. ATC advised on traffic and requested to widen out. The pilot sighted the traffic on what appeared to be the downwind leg for RWY 06L at a higher altitude and advised ATC accordingly. This was followed by an immediate instruction to underfly another aircraft. The pilot levelled off at about 800ft AMSL and proceeded on track for Murdoch University. Once clear of other traffic, the pilot re-established climb to 1000 AMSL.
14/5/2019	OCC1719	Wangaratta	VIC	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The muffler baffles were found to be disintegrating o...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The muffler baffles were found to be disintegrating on the aircraft. New baffles have been fitted. The manufacturer has been notified of the products TTIS.
12/5/2019	OCC1682	Bunbury Aerodrome	WA	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their second solo was conducting circuits with t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their second solo was conducting circuits with the instructor was observing. On the fourth circuit, during the take-off, the instructor noted that the aircraft veered sharply to the left while still on the ground before it became airborne. The student appeared to attempt to clear the trees however the left wing dropped as a result of clipping a fence post and landed in the trees, facing back towards the runway. A review of the accident was conducted by the flight school and RAAus. The supervising instructor has determined through debrief that the student pilot rushed the take off on this touch and go and disregarded the school procedure to reject take offs if not fully satisfied with control. Subsequent remedial training has been undertaken and the pilot is continuing training towards their certificate.
12/5/2019	OCC1686	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student had successfully completed one circuit and landin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student had successfully completed one circuit and landing with one stage of flap, they had done so without any need for the instructor to come on the controls. The second landing (a touch and go) was flapless, the student had landed a little long. The grass RWY surface was a little rough and as the aircraft exceeded 60 knots, the student hadn’t rotated. Initially the instructor thought the student may have delayed rotation due to it being a flapless take-off and the instructor was concerned that the nose leg was being pounded. The instructor reached for the flap control and asked if the student required flap, the student responded by closing the throttle and saying that there was no aileron control. The instructor checked the control yolk which came away in their hand. The instructor aborted the take-off and rolled through the remaining RWY and taxied to the hangar. For defect response see Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB 042-1
11/5/2019	OCC1681	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft entered the runway the brakes were observed t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As the aircraft entered the runway the brakes were observed to have failed. Brake fluid was observed leaking from the left side and the brake pad was also observed to be missing. Brake pad worn beyond limits
8/5/2019	OCC1685	Jacobs Well Aerodrome	QLD	Aeroprakt	Foxbat A22LS	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon completion of a flight and taxiing the aircraft to the p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Upon completion of a flight and taxiing the aircraft to the parking area the nose leg partially collapsed. This occurred at a speed of approx. 5km per hour whilst the aircraft was under gentle braking and a meter or so from its intended destination. This occurred due to failure of a mounting bracket that attaches to the nose wheel fork and allows the bracket to pivot in a scissor action.
8/5/2019	OCC1678	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor misinterpreted the ATC clearance to line up to...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor misinterpreted the ATC clearance to line up to include a clearance to take off. Contributing factors included expectation bias by the Instructor based on previous clearances for earlier flights on the same day along with fatigue and lapse in concentration. Training practices and revision of clearance phraseology have been reviewed and modified with the instructor and CFI of the school.
3/5/2019	OCC1675	Caboolture Airport	QLD	Texan	Top Class 550	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: While moving the aircraft within the hangar, the nose...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: While moving the aircraft within the hangar, the nose wheel rotated 90 degrees. Upon investigation it was found that the steering plate at the top of the nose strut has corroded and broken completely around the mounting nut. Advisory Notice ADN/Flysynthesis/1 issued 10 May 2019.
1/5/2019	OCC1673	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When taxiing south towards RWY 36L at low speed the right han...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: When taxiing south towards RWY 36L at low speed the right hand main landing gear collapsed and the nose of the aircraft veered towards the right. Bolt failure pictures reveal tensile fatigue failure, causal factors could be over torqued bolt, hard landing or overloaded aircraft ( operated above MTOW). Impossible to rule out a manufacturing defect in the metallurgy of the bolt however the most likely cause may have been a hard landing at some stage in the previous 280 hours since this bolt was installed.
1/5/2019	OCC1683	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J-160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The right hand main landing gear leg inboard attach bolt was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The right hand main landing gear leg inboard attach bolt was broken.
30/4/2019	OCC1671	Parkes Airport	NSW	Flight Design	CTMC	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Carrying out touch and go circuits with a trainee pil...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Carrying out touch and go circuits with a trainee pilot, the instructor noticed a shimmy in the nose wheel on consecutive take-off runs. Checks after the flight confirmed an undesirable "slop" was present in the nose wheel and the aircraft was referred to a local aircraft maintenance organisation for further investigation. Large cracks were discovered in two elements of the support structure for the nose-leg, and the aircraft was taken off-line pending repair or replacement of the part.