Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
19/12/2018	OCC1571	Bribie island	QLD	Storch aviation	Slepcev Storch ss4	Rotax	912s	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Departing from Donnybrook, the pilot encountered carburetor i...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Departing from Donnybrook, the pilot encountered carburetor icing and elected to conduct a precautionary landing on Bribie Island. Once the aircraft was safely on the ground, an assessment of the engine was conducted and the pilot departed with no further icing.
19/12/2018	OCC1565	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Zenith	Zodiac CH 601 XL-B	Honda	Viking 110HP	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While in cruise the battery voltage was noticed to be droppin...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While in cruise the battery voltage was noticed to be dropping at a constant rate from 13.8V. A diversion was made to the nearest aerodrome and all non-essential electrical systems were turned off. The alternator was replaced with a 50A unit (original was 40A) of the same size and weight as all electric systems were found to be using approx 38A. The excitation wiring was replaced. Flight testing showed a constant 13.8V charge. No further abnormal indications present.
18/12/2018	OCC1555	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell NG5	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training the student inadvertently pressed the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training the student inadvertently pressed the frequency quick-change button on the control stick. The instructor didn't notice that the aircraft was now monitoring the Ground/SMC frequency. On downwind the student attempted to do his downwind report on the ground frequency and was subsequently informed that was the case. Instructor returned the frequency to the Tower frequency and as an added measure set the COM 2 to monitor the tower frequency as well in case it happened again.
17/12/2018	OCC1554	Sydney training area	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor conducted a flight training sortie with a stud...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor conducted a flight training sortie with a student in the northern end of the Sydney training area approximately 6-7nm west of Warragamba Dam. At approximately 4000ft the instructor simulated an engine failure by reducing the throttle to idle for the student to conduct a Practice Forced Landing (PFL). The student had conducted a successful PFL and at about 800ft AMSL applied power in the process of the climb out. At about 1200ft AMSL the aircraft experienced abnormal engine indications resulting in an uneventful forced landing. Nil defects evident on groud. Potential vapour lock.
17/12/2018	OCC1553	Cessnock Aerodrome	NSW	Arion	Lightning	CAMit	3300SLRE	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While on final approach to runway 35 at Cessnock, a go-around...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While on final approach to runway 35 at Cessnock, a go-around was initiated due to an aircraft conducting low level circuits, appearing on the runway ahead of the RAAus aircraft. When the throttle was advanced to conduct the go-around, the aircraft engine began to run roughly. Climb out was impossible and the plane was landed in the last 400 metres of the runway without incident. At this stage the other aircraft was stationary in the middle of the runway about half way down the strip. Examination of the engine has not yet revealed a cause for the rough running but the problem is reproducible on the ground and still being investigated.
13/12/2018	OCC1557	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	The Airplane Factory	SLG2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft entered airspace from incorrect waypoint as clearanc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Aircraft entered airspace from incorrect waypoint as clearance was to proceed northbound west of the motorway. Instead, the aircraft crossed to the eastern side of motorway 1nm before clearing YBSU airspace. The instructor had been distracted, focussing on student patter. The instructor has acknowledged and determined that future patter should be restricted when operating during critical phases of flight.
10/12/2018	OCC1556	Caboolture	QLD	Fly Synthesis	Texan 550	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The left carburetor drip tray was found to be broken away fro...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The left carburetor drip tray was found to be broken away from the 2 (tight) securing bolts. The cause appears to metal fatigue. The tray is only secured at one end. Bending of the side wall of the tray suggest that the tray had been subject to vibration and bending before the metal fractured. Early signs of bending were also observed on the right carburettor tray, suggesting that re-occurrence of the fracture is possible. Initial cracking at the fastener holes, led to failure through vibration induced by an out of balanced propeller. Owner has subsequently had the fuel trays repaired and the propeller balanced.
9/12/2018	OCC1558	Port Pirie Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J120C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go, when on upwind (at approx...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot completed a touch and go, when on upwind (at approx. 50 to 100ft), there was a bang and vibration from the engine. The engine was still running with some power at low revs. There was enough power remaining for the pilot to complete a circuit and land. Engine cowls were removed and it was found that two through bolts on the number one cylinder had fractured.
9/12/2018	OCC1551	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Flat tyre after landing. No investigation required by RAAus.
8/12/2018	OCC1549	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	EV Harmony	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Student was conducting subsequent solo under direct supervisi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Student was conducting subsequent solo under direct supervision of senior instructor. Circuit and approach were normal, flare height correct, however a slight balloon during the hold off led to the student attempting to force the aircraft onto the ground. The resulting bounce did not result in a go-around and the aircraft bounced 3 more times before the prop struck and the aircraft stopped. OUTCOME: Operations have reviewed this report and after consultation with the CFI determined no further action required by RAAus.
5/12/2018	OCC1548	Penrose Aerodrome	QLD	Tecnam	P92	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and pilot combination did not correct when the...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The instructor and pilot combination did not correct when the aircraft deviated from expected tolerances on landing which resulted in the aircraft impacting a runway marker at this LA.The decision was made to conduct an immediate "go round" suspecting undercarriage damage. A decision was then made to return to the originating AD when the instructor determined that elevator control had been compromised by the impact but successfully landed the aircraft at the training base. Changing cross wind conditions, reduced attention by instructor and delayed decision making were likely contributors to this incident.The instructor has arranged to undertake further instructor development training following this incident.
4/12/2018	OCC1547	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student requested start clearance for circuits, taxi cleara...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student requested start clearance for circuits, taxi clearance and downwind call for a touch and go, however broadcast using the wrong call sign. Despite the student making perfect practice calls in the cockpit prior to transmitting, when the broadcast was made, these errors occurred. The student was required to develop a clear process for ensuring the same call was made during practice and actual transmission.
3/12/2018	OCC1552	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Bristell	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912ULS 2	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a navigation command building exerci...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot was conducting a navigation command building exercise, on the way back to Moorabbin the weather had changed to crosswind variable 12-15kts. After attempting to land the pilot made a decision to do a go around because they didn't feel it was safe to continue with the landing. After this happened the pilot attempted to land 4 more times which all resulted in a go around. On the last attempt the CFI was on the radio and gave a bit of a guidance for landing in this wind conditions which resulted in a successful landing. The CFI has successfully mitigated risk of recurrence . No further action required by Operations at this time.
3/12/2018	OCC1546	Innisfail	QLD	Aerochute Industries	Dual	BMW	R1100	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from their property. Usually a right turn ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot took off from their property. Usually a right turn after take-off is conducted however on this occasion, an aerial application aircraft was operating nearby so they elected to depart straight ahead. This resulted in the powered parachute contacting a power line and the pilot being injured.
2/12/2018	OCC1550	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed on 17L, requested and was cleared to vacate ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot landed on 17L, requested and was cleared to vacate via runway 22 and Foxtrot possibly due to following traffic. The pilot became confused and entered a runway without clearance, stopping across a hold point. The CFI has provided confirmation to the pilot of company policy regarding correct exit procedures and will monitor into the future.