Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
2/7/2018	OCC1444	Caloundra Airport	QLD	Sling	SL2	Rotax	912 IS	The pilot was going through their pre-flight checklist and was at “Park brake on”, they checked the ...
The pilot was going through their pre-flight checklist and was at “Park brake on”, they checked the brake toggle visually to confirm it was in the on position but did not release it then reapply it as they would do normally. The next step was to call “clear prop” then start the engine. As soon as the aircraft started it began to roll forward. The pilot immediately released the park brake and attempted to reapply it, however was unsuccessful and the aircraft continued to roll forward. The pilot realised they were getting too close to another aircraft parked in front so they applied full left rudder in an attempt to avoid it however the right wing made contact with the parked aircraft on its left elevator and then continued forward so that the right wing also contacted its left wing tip. OUTCOME: The pilot acknowledged that a number of small but significant contributing factors added up to this accident outcome including HF elements of passenger management distraction and the differing complexity of brake application procedures for variants of this type of aircraft used at the school. The pilot immediately identified the correct initial actions but ergonomics and functionality of the brake system delayed effective intervention with the limited space the pilot had accepted prior to start up.
1/7/2018	OCC1442	Moorabbin airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	Vixxan A32	Rotax	912ULS	On arrival into Moorabbin airport the pilot mistakenly descended to 1000ft instead of 1500ft as advi...
On arrival into Moorabbin airport the pilot mistakenly descended to 1000ft instead of 1500ft as advised by ATC. Once advised of the error the pilot quickly followed the further instructions given by the ATC and completed a successful landing. After landing on RWY17L and vacating the runway on TWY A4, the pilot called the ground controller for taxi clearance to the apron. The pilot was instructed to hold short of active RWY17R. The aircraft was second on the TWY A4. The pilot then thought they were given clearance however was advised by the ground controller they had crossed the active RWY without a clearance. The pilot apologized and continue to taxi. After a briefing with the CFI the pilot realised that they would have avoided this situation if they had Read Back the clearance and the ATC would have corrected them if there was a mistake.
30/6/2018	OCC1440	3m NE of Coominya Airfield	QLD	Zenith Aircraft	Ch 701	Raven 1300 SUS	Suzuki Conorsion	The aircraft was flying at 2000ft in clear calm conditions over wooded terrain. The pilot gave a 3 m...
The aircraft was flying at 2000ft in clear calm conditions over wooded terrain. The pilot gave a 3 mile call for the airfield and pulled back the throttle to begin their descent to enter the circuit. As the aircraft was passing 1800ft the pilot felt and heard a muffled bang and approximately 3 to 5 seconds later the engine began to lose power, there was no response from the throttle. The pilot performed an emergency landing into the tree canopy and felt 3 small impacts on the way in and then hit a tree about 30ft from the ground at about 25 to 30kts. The aircraft slid down the tree landing nose first and resting against it in a vertical position. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Determined outcome: Possible latent conditions for icing to occur.
30/6/2018	OCC1432	Lyndoch	SA	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotax	912ULS	As the aircraft was slowing toward the completion of landing, it began to veer toward the left of th...
As the aircraft was slowing toward the completion of landing, it began to veer toward the left of the RWY. Right brake was applied heavily with little effect, and the aircraft continued to veer progressively more to the left, slow in speed, and skid across grass surface. OUTCOME: The grass runway surface was very wet and a possible crosswind contributed to the directional control issue.
29/6/2018	OCC1420	Hervey Bay Airport	QLD	Jabiru	J200 B	Jabiru	3300	A Jabiru aircraft entered the RWY whilst an aircraft conducting Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) op...
A Jabiru aircraft entered the RWY whilst an aircraft conducting Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) operations was on approach. Due to possible misunderstanding regarding the type of approach conducted (straight in approach), the Jabiru rolled through the taxiway holding point, but stopped short of the runway itself. The RPT aircraft landed but did not respond to any calls until in the parking area. The pilot noted the RPT aircraft was lower on approach than expected and was reminded of the importance of "alerted see and avoid" when using radio at a Certified aerodrome where radio is required.
27/6/2018	OCC1424	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell FG	Rotax	912 ULS	After gaining a clearance to taxi, the radio had a tone in the background that was still a 3-4 reada...
After gaining a clearance to taxi, the radio had a tone in the background that was still a 3-4 readability reported to the pilot by ATC. The pilot was told to "line up and wait runway left" by ATC. Due to radio issues not yet known, the pilot heard a broken "cleared to take off " for another aircraft on a different runway. As the traffic on the runway left was vacating the pilot thought it was their take off clearance and commenced the take-off. As they got airborne ATC informed them that they had taken off without a clearance. Arriving back into YSBK the radio was playing up and was transmitting on carrier wave only. It was later confirmed that the battery had died at some point, the alternator was still working hence normal instrument reading in the cockpit and radio issues. The CFI reviewed troubleshooting practices and cockpit management with the student to prevent a recurrence.
25/6/2018	OCC1431	Hughenden Airport	QLD	Savannah	S	Rotax	912 ULS	On landing the nose wheel collapsed resulting in running off to the right hand edge of the RWY. Pil...
On landing the nose wheel collapsed resulting in running off to the right hand edge of the RWY. Pilot was interviewed regarding environmental conditions and control management during the landing. Members are reminded of the importance of managing the aircraft with regard to prevailing weather conditions as Runway Loss of Control continues to be a major factor in runways accidents.
24/6/2018	OCC1423	Marian Airfield	QLD	Savannah	XL VG	Rotax	912 ULS-S-2	An irregular gust of wind struck aircraft while landing. Aircraft turned to the right and impacted t...
An irregular gust of wind struck aircraft while landing. Aircraft turned to the right and impacted the ground damaging the right side landing gear and nose wheel and then spun around 360 degrees striking left wing on the ground with structural damage.
24/6/2018	OCC1429	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot mistakenly thought they heard ATC give clearance to cross RWY17R resulting in a RWY incurs...
The pilot mistakenly thought they heard ATC give clearance to cross RWY17R resulting in a RWY incursion.
24/6/2018	OCC1428	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	During a students first solo flight, when on approach to land, they were distracted by watching a pr...
During a students first solo flight, when on approach to land, they were distracted by watching a preceding aircraft on its approach and was intent on maintaining adequate separation. As a consequence, lined up on the incorrect runway and only realised this on final at approx. 400ft AMSL. The student then proceeded to realign on the correct RWY and landed on the correct RWY. OUTCOME: Ops investigated this report and are satisfied that CFI and school processes for addressing the operational error are robust.
23/6/2018	OCC1425	Pallamanna Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230D	jabiru	3300	A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru wa...
A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru was unaware the first was in the circuit and did not see it until just before touch down, this was due to the fact that it was flying directly out of the sun, (it was morning in mid-winter) and it appears that their radio was not working. The first Jabiru went "Grass Left" and the second hugged the RWY on the left side, they passed on opposite sides of the RWY. Outcome: A phone meeting with all pilots and CFIs was held to analyse the relevant factors and determine courses of action to prevent a recurrence. ERSA entry will be amended to recommend a preferred runway for nil wind operations. RAAus created a short report to assist members to learn from this near collision event.
22/6/2018	OCC1422	Bankstown	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	During flight training the door of the aircraft popped open in flight. As a result the perspex on th...
During flight training the door of the aircraft popped open in flight. As a result the perspex on the door shattered. The door was still attached to the aircraft. The pilot made a pan pan call on Bankstown tower frequency tracked to Bankstown airport and landed safely. Determined outcome: Check door is properly latched during pre takeoff checks.
22/6/2018	OCC1426	Gunnedah	NSW	Alpi Aviation	Pioneer 200	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft radiator corroded on the inside. Tech h...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft radiator corroded on the inside. Tech have reviewed this report. Corrosion is a normal issue that occurs over time and RAAus remind maintainers to be aware when attending their aircraft.
18/6/2018	OCC1419	Moorabbin airport	VIC	Bristell	NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot gained clearance to join downwind RWY 17R, however they mistakenly joined downwind RWY 17L...
The pilot gained clearance to join downwind RWY 17R, however they mistakenly joined downwind RWY 17L. ATC then instructed the pilot to climb to 150ft and over fly the RWY and join downwind for runway 17R, cleared them with a visual approach.
15/6/2018	OCC1427	Bindoon Hill	WA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS2	Airspace Infringement. The aircraft entered restricted airspace both to and from Bindoon Hill. OUTC...
Airspace Infringement. The aircraft entered restricted airspace both to and from Bindoon Hill. OUTCOME: The pilot was compliant with airspace requirements, however has misunderstood the controllers instructions to gain an authority to use the airspace as opposed to a clearance to operate in the airspace.