Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
12/3/2020	OCC1976	Bathurst Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned to fly to Mudgee Airport to refuel but was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot planned to fly to Mudgee Airport to refuel but was diverted due weather to Bathurst. After refuelling the pilot taxied along the taxiway to the holding point where they were in radio contact with a Cherokee 6 coming in to land from the circuit. The pilot of the Tecnam advised they would hold short of runway until the Cherokee had landed and was clear. After sufficient time after it landed and the pilot no longer had sight of it they assumed it had exited onto the taxiway so entered the runway and began back tracking for take-off from runway 35. The Cherokee was not yet clear of the runway as it was backtracking for the exit onto the taxiway, however the pilot of the Tecnam took off having not seen the traffic on the runway due runway slope. Due to lack of planning from inflight diversion and with no other traffic in the circuit, the Tecnam pilot made a left turn at 750ft AGL to track their next destination not realizing that the circuit direction was to the right. A review of flight planning and operations at Non towered aerodromes was conducted by the flight school with this pilot undertaking endorsement training. Subsequent retraining and testing of the candidate was later completed for both RPC Cross Country and RPL privileges.
12/3/2020	OCC1975	Lilydale	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: #1 Exhaust valve was found to be leaking
11/3/2020	OCC1973	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008 DL LSA	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed Bankstown heading for Wagga Wagga and stop...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot departed Bankstown heading for Wagga Wagga and stopped at Camden for fuel due to refueling delays at Bankstown. The pilot overlooked the limitations applying to authorised solo operations in regards to the schools Controlled aerodrome approval. A review was undertaken by the schools CFI and senior instructional staff to identify deficiencies in the training flight briefing and authorisation. Following this event a revised risk profile matrix has been included to confirm all legislative, flight planning and operational limitations have been reviewed prior to flight authorisation.
4/3/2020	OCC1974	Jandakot	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During an annual inspection the left main wheel was d...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: During an annual inspection the left main wheel was disassembled for a tyre change. On inspection there was evidence of cracks emanating from wheel bolt holes. After removing paint from the bolt holes, full depth cracks and micro cracks were found on 4 out of 6 bolt holes. Some cracks radiated completely from the bolt hole to the outside rim of the hub.
4/3/2020	OCC1968	Hamilton Aerodrome	VIC	TL Ultralight	TL 2000 Sting S4	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot heard and felt a thump during the take-off roll whi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot heard and felt a thump during the take-off roll which appeared to be an object striking the nose wheel but determined it to be too late to reject the take-off so continued. The pilot was unsure of the condition of the nose wheel so attempted to contact any stations on the ground by CTAF. This was unsuccessful so the pilot contacted Melbourne Centre on 125.8 to arrange attendance of someone on the ground to observe the gear on a low pass. The observer could not see any damage so a landing was attempted, which was uneventful. Subsequent checks of both the aircraft and runway found nothing. The pilot believes they may have struck a rock which as a result of the impact rolled clear.
1/3/2020	OCC1961	Welby	NSW	Jabiru	LSA 55/2J	Jabiru	2.2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Poor fuel management resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Poor fuel management resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing into a paddock. the aircraft suffered undercarriage damage and has been repaired as required. No serious injuries occurred and the pilot has been debriefed regarding decision making and fuel monitoring procedures. The aircraft has a fuel tank inside the cockpit which can be quite opaque if not well lit. This was also noted as a possible factor in the accident occurring. The aircraft owner has also implemented a fuel log to ensure pilots are aware of minimum fuel requirements prior to flight.
1/3/2020	OCC1969	Bowen Aerodrome	QLD	World Aircraft Company	Spirit	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying to Mackay from Townsville the pilot diverted to...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying to Mackay from Townsville the pilot diverted to Bowen due to weather. They completed a straight in approach on the runway, however did not see the marking indicating the runway was closed until they landed. The pilot had not checked NOTAMs for Bowen airport as they did not intend on landing or overflying there. The incident was reviewed with the local CFI who debriefed and retested pilot as part of a licence upgrade following this occurrence. Flight planning in relation to weather alternates and aerodrome serviceability was specifically covered.
29/2/2020	OCC1965	Dalgety	NSW	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a dual flight training exercise, after bein...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting a dual flight training exercise, after being airborne for approx. 35-40 minutes conducting air exercise without incident (all engine temps and pressures good). On recovery from a demo of stalling in a descending turn, the aircraft, on full power (3000 RPM) at about 5400ft, began to miss and run rough, throttle closed but engine seized within 5 seconds. A Mayday was issued to Melbourne Centre (120.75) and acknowledged. The Instructor selected suitable landing area (sheep paddock) and carried out a forced landing without further incident, damage or injury. They then called 000 to report their position and waited for emergency services. The aircraft was recovered and taken to Jindabyne Airfield where an L2 Maintainer inspected engine and reported major failure of piston in No.1 cylinder. The engine is to be removed and returned to the manufacturer for further diagnosis.
29/2/2020	OCC1963	Yass River	NSW	Atec	Zephyr	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to departure, the pilot made a phone call to landing gr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Prior to departure, the pilot made a phone call to landing ground owner - who advised of good weather conditions and wind from NE. On arrival, the pilot was in radio contact with ground. They found the landing ground after one or two "orbits" and were anticipating landing to the east and conducted two low level reconnoitre circuits (in landing configuration/speed) of landing ground. Ground advised the wind direction had changed roughly 90 degrees and was now westerly. The pilot changed circuit direction with intention to conduct low level reconnoitres from other direction (landing to west). On the first approach everything looked/felt great and the pilot decided to proceed with landing. The landing ground, eastern end recently graded, so earth bank on threshold appeared to be start of "strip" (from air the pilot did not notice the sharp change in slope). Very aware of the challenging nature of the "strip" the pilot wanted to touch down at the very start/threshold, to minimise the ground role. Unfortunately, the touchdown point selected and achieved, was actually on the up slope of the bank, about 1 metre below the "strip" proper. The pilot realised the mistake too late to add power/go round and touched down at about 30 knots. The aircraft impacted the slope coming to a stop on strip threshold.
26/2/2020	OCC1967	Sunshine Coast	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912is	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student pilot on a solo flight departed the Caloundra aerod...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student pilot on a solo flight departed the Caloundra aerodrome and inadvertently ventured into Sunshine Coast controlled airspace over Pt Cartwright. They then realised this error and conducted a 180 degree turn to return back to the Caloundra aerodrome. Sunshine Coast Tower tried contacting them on the Caloundra CTAF, however the student was unable to make out the transmissions due to a faulty headset. A remote investigation was conducted by RAAus and identified the primary cause was lack of adherence to map to ground referencing and basic navigation principles by the pilot. A subsequent flight review was undertaken with the school CFI full controlled airspace avoidance, radio communications and DED reckoning procedures were successfully reviewed. No technical faults were identified in the headset or radio.
25/2/2020	OCC1964	Rylstone Airpark	NSW	Rand Kar	X-Air	Rotax	582UL	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft skin appeared to be delaminating. The ai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft skin appeared to be delaminating. The aircraft is only three years old and has always been hangared, has completed 28 hours and in between morning and evening flights has been returned to the hangar (not parked in the sun).
24/2/2020	OCC1959	Wangaratta Aerodrome	VIC	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student was under instruction doing touch and go circuits w...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A Student was under instruction doing touch and go circuits when a Magpie was at the touchdown point of the aircraft. It was struck by the nose wheel fortunately. There was no impact sound or indication they had hit it but the ARO when contacted by radio while they were completing their aerodrome inspection and confirmed the strike. Upon landing there was no damage to the aircraft found apart from a few small feathers and marks on the tyre. This is the first reported bird strike incident at this location by RAAus. RAAus continues to monitor bird strike and wildlife reports at aerodromes to ensure correct ERSA/NOTAM information is in place and to enable reporting to the aerodrome proprietor.
23/2/2020	OCC1962	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Bronze bushes on the ailerons found to be worn, allow...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: Bronze bushes on the ailerons found to be worn, allowing vertical movement of approximately 1mm. Specification is for "no play, up or down". Wear that was beyond manufacturers published limits not identified during preceding routine scheduled maintenance.
23/2/2020	OCC1957	Murray Bridge Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting their first solo after completing ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student was conducting their first solo after completing five circuits to a safe standard. Additional traffic had just landed, slowing down to exit the runway. The student lined up and started rolling without realising the traffic still had not exited the runway via the taxiway. The traffic subsequently exited via taxiway safely but the student was startled during the initial take-off roll, reduced the power and came off the side of the runway with no damage. The student will undertake further assessment flights with an Instructor prior to solo.
19/2/2020	OCC1960	Holbrook	NSW	Aeropro	3K Eurofox	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a training cross country exercise (Wangaratt...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting a training cross country exercise (Wangaratta-Brocklesby-Holbrook) the Instructor saw a twin engine aircraft approaching at their 10.00 o'clock causing them to immediately bank sharply to the left and conduct a slight pull up. The Twin was approximately 200 ft below them and passed approx. 200 meters in front of them. The RAAus aircraft was at 3650 ft and a right turn would have caused their paths to cross but with 200 ft separation. The Instructor was unable to contact the other aircraft by radio and presumed it was on Albury frequency requesting a clearance. Twenty minutes later the Eurofox was 10 miles from Holbrook the same twin overflew it by about 300 ft from about 5.00 o’clock. This time the Instructor was able to contact the pilot on Holbrook CTAF and they both acknowledged that it is important to keep eyes outside the cockpit.