Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
27/4/2018	OCC1377	Bathurst Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell	Rotax	912 ULS	A Bristell was conducting a TIF and upon completion joined CCT for RWY17. The Bristell announced its...
A Bristell was conducting a TIF and upon completion joined CCT for RWY17. The Bristell announced its intentions for a full stop landing calling inbound, downwind, base and final. On final approach the PIC noticed a Rans RV on short final for RWY35 (reciprocal heading). The Bristell initiated a go around moving to the dead side of RWY17 to avoid a head on collision. The pilot of the Bristell attempted to contact the Rans RV with no response. After both aircraft had landed safely with no further incident the pilot of the Bristell spoke to the other pilot and found that they were not monitoring or transmitting on the correct CTAF frequency. Outcome: Referred to CASA Sport.
26/4/2018	OCC1478	Gawler Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J170D	Jabiru	2200B	The aircraft was destroyed in a hangar fire and another aircraft that was parked next to this aircra...
The aircraft was destroyed in a hangar fire and another aircraft that was parked next to this aircraft was heat damaged and written off. There was also smoke damage to the hangar. Investigation showed fire started in the engine bay. It is suspected that the voltage regulator failed. All Jabiru aircraft owned by the Club have now been fitted with solenoids, to isolate the battery from the electrical system.
26/4/2018	OCC1382	Jandakot Airport	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	Radio failure whilst conducting circuit training. The pilot completed one touch and go without clear...
Radio failure whilst conducting circuit training. The pilot completed one touch and go without clearance from YPJT tower before establishing radio communication had failed. Later communication with YPJT tower was regained and the pilot was able to continue conducting circuits.
23/4/2018	OCC1400	Canberra Airport	ACT	Tecnam	P92	Rotax	912UL	Runway incursion: The aircraft inadvertently entered RWY 30. The aircraft was instructed to make a r...
Runway incursion: The aircraft inadvertently entered RWY 30. The aircraft was instructed to make a right turn and vacate the RWY at TWY H. OUTCOME: The pilot has self-analysed this occurrence and determined to undertake further training and familiarisation with AD prior to further command flight.
22/4/2018	OCC1388	Cobden Airstrip	VIC	Aero Sport	Aeropup	Rotax	912 A	Coming into land on flare the aircraft touched down, then lifted again dropping the right wing. The ...
Coming into land on flare the aircraft touched down, then lifted again dropping the right wing. The aircraft then swerved to right resulting in a ground loop and damaging right hand undercarriage which tipped the nose down and prop struck the ground. Outcome: During the landing phase of flight, the pilot had mistakenly selected full back trim, causing the aircraft to become airborne again after flaring. At the reduced speeds of landing, there was insufficient airspeed and airflow to enable the pilot to manage the aircraft. A group loop and resultant damage to the undercarriage occurred. Pilots are reminded of the importance of understanding correct control usage at slow speed and are encouraged to review the Runway - Loss of Control video on the RAAus YouTube channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg_Ix4UPJ3c
17/4/2018	OCC1367	Chinchilla	QLD	Jabiru	J-230 C	Jabiru	3300	Landing on a grass runway, the hydraulic line to the aircraft brakes was severed, resulting in "no b...
Landing on a grass runway, the hydraulic line to the aircraft brakes was severed, resulting in "no brakes". The aircraft rolled through the end of the runway, across the adjacent bitumen runway and through an earth gutter on the other side of the bitumen. In crossing the gutter, the low fibreglass fairing around the front wheel split. Determined outcome: Possible cause was a small stick or stone being thrown up on landing and impacting the hydraulic line.
10/4/2018	OCC1363	Illawarra Regional airport	NSW	Pipistrel	Sinus Flex	Rotax	912 UL2	The aircraft ground looped after touch down. The aircraft moved to grass adjacent to the sealed RWY,...
The aircraft ground looped after touch down. The aircraft moved to grass adjacent to the sealed RWY, when the pilot braked it caused the nose over and propeller to strike the ground. DETERMINED OUTCOME: Pilot identified possible inadvertent use of brakes during landing initiating the Loss of Control (LOC) and then overreacted to avoid another aircraft. Additional training in both 3 point and wheeler landing skills will be undertaken prior to further command flight.
10/4/2018	OCC1371	Wollongong	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200B	A loud clattering noise in headset during radio call on final approach. The engine was discovered to...
A loud clattering noise in headset during radio call on final approach. The engine was discovered to be making the noise. The pilot carried out successful landing with engine idling and as the aircraft rolled across the RWY intersection to a TXY the propeller suddenly stopped in the 11 o'clock position. The crew disembarked and found the engine seized solid so pulled aircraft down TXY to the hangar for examination. Later investigation revealed the circlip holding the gudgeon pin was no longer in place.
9/4/2018	OCC1373	Sunshine Coast Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot requested airways and taxi clearance for RWY36 for northbound. The pilot thought clearance...
The pilot requested airways and taxi clearance for RWY36 for northbound. The pilot thought clearance was given for airways clearance AND Taxi clearance for RWY36 and replied they would advise when run-ups completed. Clearance was not given, however, to taxi.
8/4/2018	OCC1359	Near Bindoon	WA	Fisher	Mk 1	Rotax	582	The aircraft entered into restricted airspace. The pilot did not check for NOTAMs prior to flight. R...
The aircraft entered into restricted airspace. The pilot did not check for NOTAMs prior to flight. R155 is not normally active between 1500 hours on Friday to 0800 hours the following Monday. The pilot was conducting a local flight to Moora and return for a total of 2.5 hours. The pilot departed Bindoon at 10.45 and arrived at Moora at 11.30 where I conducted 3 circuits. They had noticed on Ozrunways that R155 had changed colour to indicate that it was active however, assumed that it was only active within 10nm of Pearce and continued the flight to return to Bindoon. The pilot had been monitoring the area frequency and changing to the CTAF frequency when near Moora. At about 12.30 the pilot was approaching Bindoon from the west and was at 2000ft. At 10nm they changed to the CTAF frequency and gave a broadcast. Moments later the pilot observed a RAAF PC9 conducting low level aerobatics over the Mooliabeenie ALA (YMBE) so changed course to the North and climbed to avoid any conflict. They also maintained visual observation of the PC9. The pilot then expedited their approach and landing to Bindoon. Once on the ground they spoke with the CFI who advised that the whole of R155 had been activated. DETERMINED OUTCOME: The pilot has taken appropriate action to remediate any deficiencies that may have lead to this incursion. RAAus has also provided feedback to OzRWYs on current mapping limitations with R155.
7/4/2018	OCC1361	Ballarat	VIC	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo...
A Nav training flight was being conducted between Bendigo, Maryborough, Ballarat and back to Bendigo. The aircraft was running well with no issues evident. Ballarat was a full stop landing to have a short break. On restarting the engine an unusual noise was evident and the decision was made not to continue.Further investigation revealed a number of the flywheel bolts had broken.
7/4/2018	OCC1365	1NM SW Caloundra Airport	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 LS	The pilot has departed the circuit on downwind RWY 05 and just leveled off at 2000ft about 1NM to th...
The pilot has departed the circuit on downwind RWY 05 and just leveled off at 2000ft about 1NM to the SW of the airport when they noticed a VH aircraft about half a mile to their left on a converging heading. The pilot immediately started a descent and passed about 200ft beneath the second aircraft, which made no attempt to alter course or altitude. The pilot tried to make radio contact however the other aircraft was not on frequency. DETERMINED OUTCOME: This incident has been referred to CASA Sport.
7/4/2018	OCC1358	Lilydale Airport	VIC	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	2200	A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they ...
A student was conducting their second solo in a Jabiru, a Tiger moth cut in front of them when they were on base. The student thought that there was enough room to allow the Tiger moth to land and get off the RWY, but misjudged. This resulted in the student landing the tiger moth was still on the RWY. The student also miscalculated the distance between the two aircraft and couldn't stop in time, requiring them to veer off the RWY to get around the Tiger month. There was no damage to either aircraft. Determined Outcome: The CFI has debriefed the student involved and RAAus is satisfied that no further action is required. This report has been forwarded to CASA Sport.
6/4/2018	OCC1396	Private Airstrip, Bowna	NSW	Just Aircraft	Highlander	Rotax	912 ULS	Upon landing the left wing was lifted by a Willy Willy or gust of wind and the plane started ground ...
Upon landing the left wing was lifted by a Willy Willy or gust of wind and the plane started ground loop to left, the right wing hit ground spinning the plane to the right. The left undercarriage collapsed spearing left wing into ground with a prop strike. Outcome: Pilot was competently training in all TW techniques in his own aircraft. Contributing factors may have included residual fatigue and thermic conditions coupled with some complacency. Pilot & aircraft were fully compliant. No further action required by Ops. PIC to review RLOC training video series.
5/4/2018	OCC1374	Moorabbin	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	Runway incursion: - The aircraft was instructed to hold short on RWY 17R by the tower however it was...
Runway incursion: - The aircraft was instructed to hold short on RWY 17R by the tower however it was observed crossing the holding point line on 17R as another rolled past TXY B in their landing roll. OUTCOME: SI and CFI were furnished with CIRRUS report and Runway Safety educational information from Airservices and an existing process exists with this school for regular review of all occurrences on a quarterly basis by Ops.