Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
16/9/2018	OCC1482	The Oaks	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22 LS Foxbat	Rotate	912 ULS	A helicopter flew straight through the oaks circuit.
15/9/2018	OCC1484	Orange Airport	NSW	Jabiru	J160C	Jabiru	J2200B	The aircraft veered to the left after the wheels touched down. When the aircraft exited the RWY the ...
The aircraft veered to the left after the wheels touched down. When the aircraft exited the RWY the propeller and wings both impacted the grass. The pilot has discussed this occurrence with the CFI and has also completed a successful flight review since.
14/9/2018	OCC1483	Archerfield Airport	QLD	The Aeroplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 ULS	During a dual instructional flight, the flaps were left extended at speeds beyond the flap operating...
During a dual instructional flight, the flaps were left extended at speeds beyond the flap operating speed for 10 minutes.
14/9/2018	OCC1481	120km N of Oodnadatta	SA	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	The aircraft experienced a complete engine failure (seized) whilst cruising at 3,500ft. The pilot ex...
The aircraft experienced a complete engine failure (seized) whilst cruising at 3,500ft. The pilot executed an uneventful emergency landing in rough terrain. Determined outcome: Valve failure.
13/9/2018	OCC1476	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	After take-off, at approx. 250 feet AMSL the engine start running rough. Carby heat was applied, the...
After take-off, at approx. 250 feet AMSL the engine start running rough. Carby heat was applied, the electric fuel pump turned on and changed from left tank to the right tank. The engine was still running rough and RPM dropped to 3800 RPM with full power. A call was made to air traffic control returning back for landing on RWY 29R. The aircraft landed uneventfully. Possible Carburettor icing.
11/9/2018	OCC1489	Stonehenge	QLD	Tecnam	P92 Eaglet	Rotex	912 ULS	The student conducted an flight with no approval from the CFI. On landing an unstable approach occur...
The student conducted an flight with no approval from the CFI. On landing an unstable approach occurred which resulted in loss of control on landing. The student was required to undertake training to ensure aircraft management was understood and to competency along with remedial training for issue of Pilot Certificate and endorsements and sign a Declaration of Honorable Conduct to commit to operating within RAAus and CASA requirements.
9/9/2018	OCC1486	Cowell	SA	I C P	Savannah XL	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft had entered the RWY so it could backtrack for take-off, when it lurched. The pilot thou...
The aircraft had entered the RWY so it could backtrack for take-off, when it lurched. The pilot thought they may have run over a pothole in the rough taxiway. There was no evidence of any abnormality on normal pre-take-off run up etc. The aircraft flew back to YGAW with no abnormalities noted, however there was found to be a chip out of the tip of one prop blade (carbon fibre) when preparing the aircraft for hangar. A following aircraft reported that the aircraft ran a main wheel over a wire-framed, cloth-covered runway marker as it entered RWY 30.
9/9/2018	OCC1502	Caboolture airfield	QLD	Airborne	Edge XT 912	Rotax	912UL - 80 HP	The pilot started the aircraft after several attempts, they had the foot throttle held down part-way...
The pilot started the aircraft after several attempts, they had the foot throttle held down part-way and when it started, it revved suddenly and lurched forward. The pilot pressed the brake pedal and the throttle trying to stop the aircraft, however before they could recover and release the throttle and the left wing made contact with the hanger door post. The student has undertaken significant training in conversion to Group B aircraft but believes some primacy of toe brake operation from 3 axis GA aircraft may have led to inadvertent foot throttle operation against the brakes. The student will continue with training with the CFI further addressing the differences between Group B and 3 axis aircraft.
8/9/2018	OCC1480	Ballarat Aerodrome	VIC	Tecnam	P2002 Sierra	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft departed on RWY 31 using both fuel tanks, and after take-off the pilot turned off the r...
The aircraft departed on RWY 31 using both fuel tanks, and after take-off the pilot turned off the right tank in order to balance the tanks (45L in the left, 20L in the right). On return, after turning downwind, the pilot commenced the landing checks. As part of the fuel check, the intention was to turn the right fuel tap back to the ON position. The pilot mistakenly turned the left fuel tank to the OFF position, therefore turning off the fuel altogether. After turning base, the engine began to run roughly and cut out. The pilot immediately realised what had occurred and switched both fuel taps to the ON position and the engine started again. The aircraft landed without incident.
8/9/2018	OCC1474	Bendigo	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912ULS	During a solo training flight, the pilot was too high on approach so lowered the nose to reduce heig...
During a solo training flight, the pilot was too high on approach so lowered the nose to reduce height resulting in an increased airspeed. Flared late causing nose wheel to hit the ground first, this action resulted in 3 bounces, the third of which bent the nose wheel and reduced sensitivity of rudder controls. Went around and was intending to try again but was directed to the training areas while circuit cleared then came in to attempt landing on RWY 23. The first attempt resulted in a go-around, the second attempt was successful however the aircraft ran off the RWY strip due to compromised rudder control. The pilot reviewed appropriate approach speed management and techniques verbally and practically with a Senior Instructor
8/9/2018	OCC1479	Caloundra	QLD	The Airplane Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	After landing the Sling was backtracking to exit on RWY30 when a second aircraft proceeded to land o...
After landing the Sling was backtracking to exit on RWY30 when a second aircraft proceeded to land on the same RWY. The Sling veered off the RWY avoiding a collision with the second aircraft. Pilots are reminded of CAR 166 requirements to ensure runways are clear of traffic prior to landing
4/9/2018	OCC1473	Private Airstrip, Catani	VIC	Czech Sport Aircraft	SportCruiser	Rotax	912 ULS	The aircraft lost control when landing on a grass strip and skidded into a fence. OUTCOME: Pilot id...
The aircraft lost control when landing on a grass strip and skidded into a fence. OUTCOME: Pilot identified a number of contributing factors based around his actions and specifically bouncing on landing and choosing only 1 stage of flap combined with the effects of wet grass on this 360m landing strip.
1/9/2018	OCC1472	Forbes	NSW	Jabiru	J230D	Jabiru	3300A	After take-off the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot completed the required ...
After take-off the aircraft experienced a complete engine failure. The pilot completed the required checks, however the engine would not restart. The pilot conducted an uneventful a forced landing in a nearby paddock.
24/8/2018	OCC1470	Tumut	NSW	Flight Design CT	MC Advanced LSA	Rotax	912 ULS 3	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a 100hrly, a break was found in the lower starboard en...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a 100hrly, a break was found in the lower starboard engine mount.
19/8/2018	OCC1469	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	Whilst on very short final for runway 31R, a flock of birds took off from the ground and flew across...
Whilst on very short final for runway 31R, a flock of birds took off from the ground and flew across in front of my aircraft. One impacted low on the front facing radiator below the propeller. A full stop was made. No damage was visible. Outcome: 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.