Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
26/11/2018	OCC1543	Murray Field Aerodrome	WA	Zenith Aircraft	Zodiac CH 601 HDS	Jabiru	2200A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a 45 minute local flight from the airfield, the pilot e...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After a 45 minute local flight from the airfield, the pilot encountered wind shear on landing. Due to the runway surface the plane deviated off the right side of the runway with one wheel on bitumen and the other on sandy bush land. The right side wheel sheared off and the plane skidded to a halt after 100m. Control force difference and lack of familiarity with the type, which was newly purchased, contributed to this accident. The pilot also indicated a go-around would have been a better response. RAAus members can review advisory guidance on flying new aircraft types at this link https://facts.raa.asn.au/raaps/raap-01-type-training/
19/11/2018	OCC1540	Menindee	NSW	Jabiru	UL	Jabiru	22A unleaded	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Collision with terrain involving Jabiru UL. The pilot and PAX...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Collision with terrain involving Jabiru UL. The pilot and PAX sustained significant non-life threatening injuries and were airlifted to hospital. Tear down of engine found piston failure in the number two cylinder.
14/11/2018	OCC1536	Clifton Aerodrome	QLD	Austflight ULA	A-582	Rotax	582	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student carried out a smooth successful landing, however ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The student carried out a smooth successful landing, however the right undercarriage leg of the aircraft snapped. The undercarriage leg in question had completed just 12 cycles before failure. Engineering analysis was carried out on the metallurgical properties by an independent engineer. The professional opinion is that the heat treatment during manufacture was inadequate resulting in the failure.
12/11/2018	OCC1532	Hyden	WA	Aeroprakt	A32	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Shortly after take-off, at approx. 200ft, the pilot observed ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Shortly after take-off, at approx. 200ft, the pilot observed that the cylinder temperature was too hot and was increasing quite rapidly. They made the decision to immediately turn around and land and on pulling up to a full stop, immediately turned the engine off. After about an hour the pilot checked the water level and it was close to empty. Water was added which started running out on the ground under the plane. On further inspection it was noted a rubber hose from the water pump to the radiator had come off. RAAus AN270810-1 is applicable. The notice recommends cooling hoses are inspected on a regular basis including at the daily inspection. An article on coolant hoses has also been included in the Licence to Learn February 2020 edition.
12/11/2018	OCC1529	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off on upwind from RWY 11L, the engine lost power ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off on upwind from RWY 11L, the engine lost power from 5100 rpm to 4700 rpm. The pilot informed the tower and asked them to cancel departure and make a landing on 11L. The aircraft slowly climbed to 1000ft and the pilot conducted a close CCT with a full stop landing on 11L. Potential vapour lock as cause for reduced RPM.
11/11/2018	OCC1530	Wangaratta Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The approach was normal for a landing on RWY 18 at YWGT, and ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The approach was normal for a landing on RWY 18 at YWGT, and the aircraft had slowed to approximately 15Kts. The pilot applied right rudder to regain RWY centre line but over application resulted. This was combined with application of harsh braking to prevent RWY excursion. The result was roll to the right and pitch forward causing the propeller to strike the runway. A propeller strike inspection is therefore required to be carried out IAW Jabiru maintenance manual before further flight.
11/11/2018	OCC1528	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing, the pilot became confused as to which TWY they...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing, the pilot became confused as to which TWY they were on until the Ground Controller advised position and further taxiing instructions. OUTCOME: This occurrence has been reviewed by CFI and it is SOP that students are grounded immediately until retraining and flight review is conducted satisfactorily. The student was monitored for further activities with no further occurrence.
9/11/2018	OCC1527	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22 Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a first training solo area flight, the student did not to ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On a first training solo area flight, the student did not to follow correct procedure and began their left-hand turn toward the training area early crossing the 3-mile final leg of the active RWY at 2250ft. OUTCOME: This occurrence has been reviewed by CFI and it is SOP that students are grounded immediately until retraining and flight review is conducted satisfactorily.
8/11/2018	OCC1535	Busselton Aerodrome	SA	Evektor	Sportstar SL	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing in a cross wind as normal, the nose wheel touched ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On landing in a cross wind as normal, the nose wheel touched down and the aircraft made an uninitiated sudden right hand turn, ran off the RWY despite application of left rudder. The aircraft hit a pile of sand, causing the nose wheel to collapse. It is possible the correction for the crosswind had not been removed at the point of touchdown, resulting in the aircraft nose wheel being straight at the point of touchdown.
6/11/2018	OCC1525	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fasteners on the cowl became loose in flight. The pilot r...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The fasteners on the cowl became loose in flight. The pilot requested a priority landing made a full stop. They then taxied to the run up bay and checked the cowl, there was no visible damage so taxied back to parking and had the aircraft checked by engineer. Subsequent investigation revealed the pins the fasteners pivot on had broken resulting in failure to remain secured. The school has implemented additional processes to regularly check these pins.
5/11/2018	OCC1531	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of a solo training flight, on landing the stude...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On completion of a solo training flight, on landing the student thought the rudders felt harder than usual and had difficulties controlling the aircraft after touch down. This resulted in the aircraft running off the edge of the RWY and impacting with the gable marker. Subsequent investigation revealed the Service Bulletin regarding routine rudder cable replacement had been completed, with no identified issues. The student completed routine dual checks.
5/11/2018	OCC1524	Bankstown Aerodrome	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting aborted take-offs at Bankstown airport for ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting aborted take-offs at Bankstown airport for training purposes, ATC instructed the pilot to clear centre due to traffic which they did. After clearing the RWY ATC stated that they had tried to contact the pilot prior however the pilot had not heard them resulting in another aircraft having to go around. OUTCOME: Operations reviewed this with the CFI. Change in radio procedures has been applied to ensure students have confirmed and monitor 2 VHF comms. with tower whilst under airways clearance. Aircraft radio serviceability was also checked by maintenance authority.
2/11/2018	OCC1521	Jandakot Aerodrome	WA	Evektor	Harmony	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their first solo completed the circuit and their...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A student on their first solo completed the circuit and their approach was good, however the landing was a little fast and a bit flat. On roll through they over controlled and left the RWY. The student got the aircraft under control very quickly and re-entered the RWY safely. There was no damage to the aircraft. Operations have reviewed this report and determined no further action required by RAAus.
1/11/2018	OCC1522	Archerfield Aerodrome	QLD	The Aircraft Factory	Sling 2	Rotax	912 IS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approach on 28R YBAF, just post flare, the aircraft dropped c...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approach on 28R YBAF, just post flare, the aircraft dropped causing bounce and prop strike (though prop strike not realised until after landing). Upon loss of lift and subsequent bounce, the pilot immediately applied power for go around and enacted an uneventful landing. OUTCOME: Operations made a formal request for the PIC to complete a flight review. The identified primary cause was positioning of aircraft for most convenient approach and disregarding ATIS information regarding wind conditions. Contributing factors include normalisation and impatience at the end of a long business related flight.
1/11/2018	OCC1520	Moorabbin Aerodrome	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing from their second circuit solo a student vacate...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After landing from their second circuit solo a student vacated at TWY B RWY 35R and was instructed to hold short of RWY 35L. The student came to a stop but had crossed the yellow hold short line. This resulted in a runway incursion. An aircraft on final went around and the student was given clearance to cross the runway. Procedures at the FTS have been reviewed by Operations and the CFI, with changes to Instructor processes to reduce recurrences.