Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
9/12/2024	OCC3907	Beachmere	QLD	Aeroprakt	A22L Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The Deputy Chief Flying Instructor was conducting a flight te...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The Deputy Chief Flying Instructor was conducting a flight test with the student pilot when they experienced a near miss with a drone. They had just passed Beachmere and had begun their climb towards Donnybrook. They were passing 1600ft on climb to 2000ft and the drone passed by their right side at approximately the same level at no more than 25m from their aircraft.
8/12/2024	OCC3910	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Anthony R Bell	Pulsar XP/2200A	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A gust occurred during late flare resulting in the aircraft s...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: A gust occurred during late flare resulting in the aircraft suddenly raising and dropping 3 - 4 meters. The nosewheel collapsed under the impact and the aircraft came to rest abruptly on the runway prior to the emergency shutdown procedures being undertaken.
8/12/2024	OCC3905	Muchea/Greenside Aerodrome	WA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot left a flight note at base with incorrect SAR time....
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot left a flight note at base with incorrect SAR time. Time notified was 1 hour earlier that actual required SAR. Upon elapse of SAR, ground staff attempted to contact the pilot via mobile and VHF (CTAF frequency) unsuccessfully. The JRCC were notified and 15 minutes after notification to JRCC, the aircraft arrived back in CTAF. A subsequent call to JRCC was made to advise stand down. The aircraft landed without further incident.
7/12/2024	OCC3916	Byron Bay	NSW	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot flew from YHEC to YTYH with a sightseeing orbit at ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot flew from YHEC to YTYH with a sightseeing orbit at the Byron Bay lighthouse. The pilot did a fly over at Byron Bay, 2 weeks before, when they called Ballina and was advised that there is no need to call Ballina if flying to Byron Bay. So the pilot did not make a call. When they finished the orbit over Byron Bay and wanted to proceed to Tyagara, they were advised by a parachute dropping plane that they were dropping at target and requested them to hold. The pilot held just south of Byron Bay until advised that it was safe to come into Tyagara from the West. The pilot of the parachute dropping plane also advised the other pilot that BNE Center had been calling them which they had missed as they were on the local frequency. The pilot called back BNE Center and were told they hadn't called them, but maybe Ballina had. By that time, the pilot was on base for landing at Tyagara and did not have time to call Balina. Once on the ground, the pilot forgot to call Ballina.
6/12/2024	OCC3913	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS
6/12/2024	OCC3922	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The student and instructor missed the amendment to do a full ...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The student and instructor missed the amendment to do a full stop due wake turbulence and read back only 'cleared to land.' The ATC did not correct them to ensure they had copied the critical amendment as they are required to do. When they executed the touch n go on the 2800m runway they were not instructed to do a full stop when sighted by ATC on the remaining 2km of runway.
4/12/2024	OCC3904	Maryborough	VIC	Tecnam	P92 Echo Super	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot overflew Maryborough aerodrome at 1000 ft AGL to ch...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot overflew Maryborough aerodrome at 1000 ft AGL to check that there were no signs of wildlife on runway. On short final prior to flare the pilot became aware of kangaroos within the runway strip on both sides of the runway. The kangaroos proceeded to cross the runway. A go round was performed, and they were observed in three distinct groups mostly clear of the runway. The aircraft at low level to the runway did little to scare or move them. The Aerodrome Reporting Officer then completed a high-speed run along the runway to clear the runway. Problem began after the installation of a high security fence. The kangaroos force their way in under the fence and then become trapped inside. The AD operator is at a loss of what to do as it is a problem of their own making and culling is politically sensitive. 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.
3/12/2024	OCC3903	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Evans Aircraft	Volksplane VP-1	Rollason Aircraft & Engines	Ardem MK 10	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was doing circuits at Gawler Airfield and was mid d...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was doing circuits at Gawler Airfield and was mid downwind Runway 23 at circuit height when they heard a boom followed by seeing the canopy flung open to the right. The pilot powered back and lowered the nose, still trying to ascertain what had happened. The pilot then realised that the canopy had flung open and could not see the rear section of the canopy. The pilot kept flying the aircraft, immediately steering towards Runway 23 and descended. They landed safely and taxied back to the hangar. After shutting down the engine and securing the aircraft, the pilot inspected the aircraft and saw that the rear part of the canopy left the aircraft.
2/12/2024	OCC3902	Ararat	VIC	Fly Synthesis	Texan 600	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at Ararat on the second leg...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot was conducting circuits at Ararat on the second leg of a navigation flight from Ballarat, heading north to Maryborough, then Ararat and planning to return to Ballarat. On climbing out on their third circuit, the engine stopped at about 300 ft. The pilot elected to turn to land on the cross strip (04), but landed heavily and the aircraft flipped.
2/12/2024	OCC3908	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The engine was found to be missing on start-up. The p...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The engine was found to be missing on start-up. The pilot had just completed a circuit prior to the event with no identified issue. The engine was shut down and the flight cancelled. It was found that there was no compression in Cylinder 1. The cylinder head was removed to find that the exhaust valve seat was out of its proper place and holding the exhaust valve open. A second-hand head was found and refurbished and fitted to the engine with no further problems identified.
29/11/2024	OCC3900	Murray Bridge	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	Gen4	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After a normal take-off roll on runway 20 at YMBD, the studen...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: After a normal take-off roll on runway 20 at YMBD, the student pilot climbed to 200ft AGL and retracted the flaps. Shortly after retracting the flaps, the student pilot pitched up to a normal climbing attitude. As the student pitched up, approximately 250-300ft AGL, the engine suddenly started running rough, with a significant vibration, almost to the point of shut down and the aircraft could no longer maintain altitude. The instructor took control of the aircraft and pitched down to the best glide speed, intending to land in a field. Shortly after pitching down, the engine completely shut down. The instructor attempted to deploy flaps but did not have time to extend them prior to commencing touchdown flare. The initial landing was good, however the remaining paddock for the landing roll was insufficient. Despite full brake pressure, the aircraft collided with a sheep fence and on impact with the fence, the aircraft flipped tail over nose. Both pilots exited the aircraft without further incident.
28/11/2024	OCC3906	Pearce	WA	Jabiru	J120-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus aircraft was flying to Beverley when th...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The pilot of an RAAus aircraft was flying to Beverley when they were contacted by air traffic control to descend as military restricted airspace was coming up. The pilot acknowledged and descended to avoid the airspace and continued to fly to Beverley. The airspace in question is activated by NOTAM and when these were checked prior to departure, none were present for this airspace. It is possible that this airspace became active once in flight.
27/11/2024	OCC3950	Quilpie	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: On final approach to land on runway 36 just before over the r...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: On final approach to land on runway 36 just before over the runway, the aircraft was indicating 75 knots due to gusting winds. There was low cloud base around 2000ft. Passing piano keys of the runway, the aircraft was estimated 6ft above runway. Knowing that they were over the runway, the pilot pulled the power back to idle. The nose dropped, the pilot pulled stick back to level the aircraft, because they did not want to touch down on the nose wheel. Within seconds, the pilot heard a couple of little beeps from the stall warning horn. Immediately after that, the aircraft lost lift and sank to the ground, causing the aircraft to bounce. This resulted in collapsed nose wheel.
27/11/2024	OCC3894	Somersby Aerodrome	NSW	Europa Aircraft	Classic	Rotax	912S	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft bounced before settling on touchdown resulting i...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The aircraft bounced before settling on touchdown resulting in less runway braking distance available. The pilot applied maximum braking force however was unable to fully stop the aircraft before reaching end of runway, impacting rocks adjacent to airfield boundary fence. The Europa is a slippery aircraft and requires a certain amount of skill to operate out of short marginal airstrips with obstructions. Low experience on type in difficult environmental conditions with a challenging airstrip with critical go/no-go decision points resulted in the runway over run and ending up sideways on a pile of rocks after two failed attempts at landing that resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft with only thankfully minor injuries to occupants due to the relatively low impact speed at the end of a ground loop. The aircraft is repairable but pilot has opted to obtain an aircraft better suited to operate out of said difficult airstrip.
25/11/2024	OCC3899	Noosa Heads	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student had inadvertently entered CTA whil...
OCCURRENCE SUBMITTED TO DETAILS RAAUS: The instructor and student had inadvertently entered CTA while a lesson was being conducted.