Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/2/2019	OCC1621	Maryborough Aerodrome	QLD	Evektor	Sportstar plus	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight the pilot detected vibrations through t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a local flight the pilot detected vibrations through the rudder. The pilot returned to the airfield and made an uneventful landing. Subsequent investigation has found there was an issue with the nosewheel fairing which may have caused the issue.
16/2/2019	OCC1613	Brooklands Airpark Aerodrome	SA	Monnett	Sonerai II-L	Aeropower	VW 122	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot was coming in on second attempt to land the aircraft. W...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Pilot was coming in on second attempt to land the aircraft. While on final flare above the threshold, the pilot was distracted by the position of the flare and wandered off the centreline of the RWY to the verge (while transitioning to the ground). An observer (another pilot) midfield on the RWY had to take several steps backwards to ensure separation with the aircraft as it moved left off the RWY. Full power was applied as the pilot identified the poor control over maintaining the centreline and a go around was initiated. The pilot then conducted a final circuit and conducted and uneventful landing. No damage to the aircraft, pilot or bystander occurred. The pilot will undertake additional training on the type, which is new to the pilot, prior to further flight.
16/2/2019	OCC1610	Tamworth Aerodrome	NSW	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 UL-S-2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot conducting a supervised solo flight, was conducting a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A pilot conducting a supervised solo flight, was conducting a landing and during the hold off (approx .5 meter off the runway surface) the aircraft was witnessed to be engulfed by a dust devil type of air vortex. This resulted in a rapid yaw oscillation left and right combined with a nose pitch down, forcing the nose wheel to impact the runway and bounce the aircraft into a rapid nose up attitude. Pilot initiated a go-around and flew a circuit to an uneventful landing.
15/2/2019	OCC1623	Gladstone Aerodrome	QLD	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight review, the CFI reported that loss of SA occu...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a flight review, the CFI reported that loss of SA occurred due to focus on traffic management and training focus on cross wind landing techniques. As a result pre landing checks were not completed and the aircraft landed without extending the landing gear. The pilot was requested to undertake further retraining and a subsequent Biennial Flight Review (BFR) prior to any further command flight and reminded of the importance of conducting pre-landing checks including PUFF on final to ensure undercarriage is extended.
14/2/2019	OCC1608	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student conducting solo flight training noticed in the run-...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student conducting solo flight training noticed in the run-up bay the brakes of the aircraft were requiring higher than normal pressure to keep the aircraft stationary. However, the pressure and braking effectiveness at that time were deemed sufficient by the student to continue the flight. After take-off and arrival to the YMMB training Area, while performing practice maneuvers the student noticed the brake pressure was nearly nonexistent and then became completely unable to pressurize the brakes. The student contacted by phone his instructor who coordinated with the CFI and YMMB tower for student to return to YMMB. The student flew a normal joining pattern and landed on RWY17R, tested brakes on touch down they were still unusable and aircraft was shut down on the runway. The aircraft was rolled through to a holding point and was towed clear of the RWY. On arrival at maintenance a brake fluid leak was detected and aircraft was grounded pending maintenance.
13/2/2019	OCC1615	Busselton Aerodrome	WA	Rans	S-6	Rotax	912A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off and during the climb it was noted the coolant ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off and during the climb it was noted the coolant temperature became very high. The pilot decided to do a circuit and land. On final the pilot noticed an F100 waiting at the holding point. The pilot of the F100 had not heard the calls made. Appropriate calls were made however, in the aircraft there is a COMS/INTERCOM switch which had been put in the INTERCOM position enabling the pilot to hear radio calls but outgoing calls could not be heard. Pilot has been counselled regarding the requirement to check the radio is transmitting prior to operating and referred to the latest edition of CAAP 166 for radio call procedures
11/2/2019	OCC1604	Heck Field Aerodrome	QLD	EDRA Aeronautica	Super Petrel LS	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was commencing the first flight of the day and f...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was commencing the first flight of the day and first flight after minor maintenance. Immediately after take-off on RWY10 and on initial climb out at a height of 100ft and approx. 60kts the pilot heard a loud bang followed by some engine vibration. The throttle was closed and the pilot attempted a landing back on the remaining RWY. However, there was insufficient RWY length and as the aircraft appeared to be within normal control parameters in straight and level flight, the pilot decided to maintain altitude of around 100ft and commence a wide left hand turn towards RWY18. The aircraft behaved normally in all axis of flight however the pilot was concerned as to structural integrity and elected to land as soon as possible. The landing was carried out successfully and the aircraft was brought to a halt using normal braking and no other damage was incurred. The aircraft was taxied under normal power back to its hanger. The noise appeared to have come from a cowl that was unfastened.
9/2/2019	OCC1606	Karalbyn	QLD	Pipistrel	Virus	Rotax	912 IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the threshold the aircraft floated above the runway and di...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: At the threshold the aircraft floated above the runway and did not seem to settle to land. It then dropped suddenly to a hard landing, bounced and as it came back down seemed to settle on the mains. However the nose wheel must have touched and the propeller contacted the runway. After the second bounce the pilot powered on and went around to complete a successful landing. After taxiing back to the hangar and shutting down the damage to the propeller became evident. Pilots are reminded of the importance of managing unstable or unusual approaches by executing go-arounds as required.
6/2/2019	OCC1600	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Thruster Aircraft	T500	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual TW instruction, after completing some taxiing run...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual TW instruction, after completing some taxiing runs along the RWY the controls were operating normally and the decision was made to take off. Full power was applied, a little forward elevator control was applied and the TW left the ground. Then a little up elevator was applied and the aircraft left the ground. It reached an altitude of a couple hundred feet and an airspeed of 30 knots. No excessive elevator control was applied. The aircraft then suddenly began to lose altitude with no change in the engine noise. The student released the control column and the CFI took over maintaining a straight line ahead. The aircraft narrowly flew over a fence and a road and nosed down into a paddock just outside the airfield.
6/2/2019	OCC1638	Garah	NSW	Cessna	162	T.C.M	0200-D	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As aircraft entered hangar the prop was snagged by a tie down...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: As aircraft entered hangar the prop was snagged by a tie down strap that was on the ground. It is good housekeeping practice to ensure all FOD is removed from aircraft hangar floors to prevent aircraft damage.
5/2/2019	OCC1605	Camden Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170C	Jabiru	22B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not func...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During take-off roll, it was noted that airspeed was not functioning. Take-off was aborted, the throttle closed and brakes applied before lift-off. Brakes grabbed unevenly and aircraft left the RWY onto grass until it came to rest. Upon investigation it was discovered that an insect was blocking the Pitot probe preventing airspeed indication. steering post application of the brakes was hampered by an imbalance in the adjustment of the brake pads.
3/2/2019	OCC1591	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Tecnam	P2008	Rotax	912ULS2-01	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The oil cap came off the aircraft in the Run-up Bay. RAAus ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The oil cap came off the aircraft in the Run-up Bay. RAAus has reviewed this report and no further action required. Members are advised to ensure that appropriate attention is paid (minimise distractions) when conducting pre-flight inspections of aircraft.
3/2/2019	OCC1597	Sussex Inlet	NSW	I C P	Savannah XL	Rotax	912 U L S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing phase at a private strip surrounded by tre...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During the landing phase at a private strip surrounded by trees, wind shear and mechanical turbulence resulted in the aircraft bouncing. The nose wheel stuck the ground heavily resulting in its collapse. The collapse of the nose wheel caused the propeller to strike the ground and the right wing tip to scrape the grass strip. The pilot will conduct remedial training with a RAAus CFI. Pilots are reminded to consider go-around actions prior to landing in these circumstances as a plan for management of micro meteorology.
2/2/2019	OCC1598	Cominya Aerodrome	QLD	Bushcaddy	R-80	UL Power	350is	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing from the hanger, a gust of wind started to rai...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst taxiing from the hanger, a gust of wind started to raise the tail and weather cocked the aircraft. The pilot applied the brakes to slow down the aircraft, however they were applied too hard and the aircraft nosed over.
1/2/2019	OCC1596	Lilydale Aerodrome	VIC	Alpi Aviation	Pioneer 300	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following evidence of coolant loss in flight the pilot made t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Following evidence of coolant loss in flight the pilot made the decision to reduce power and configure the aircraft clean to extend the glide back to the aerodrome to ensure they made the runway. On short final they lowered the undercarriage without use of flap. During subsequent throttle adjustments the engine stopped. The pilot focused on continuing a safe glide approach and was not aware the gear was not fully extended and locked at touchdown. Audible alarms only enunciate when gear is up and flaps are extended in this aircraft. Onsite investigations by the pilot and maintainer revealed the radiator return hose separated at the top radiator cap attachment, No other hoses were identified as incorrectly secured. Subsequent to the accident the pilot has been made aware of Rotax operating provisions that allow the engine to be operated for limited periods in emergencies without coolant.