Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/12/2018	OCC1567	at above address - Pacific Haven Airpark	QLD	Jabiru	J200-B	Jabiru	J 200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A 'kink' developed in fuel line resulting in fuel sta...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: A 'kink' developed in fuel line resulting in fuel starvation on takeoff. A new fuel filter had been tested, installed and engine run-up performed on ground to test, which indicated normal operations. However, on take-off at approximately 50 feet AGL engine noticeably dropped revs. The pilot conducted a landing by closing the throttle, lowering the nose and selecting full flap on remaining 500 metres and taxied back to the hangar. The new filter had been connected without noticing that the fuel line at the electric pump end had kinked due to it being enclosed in the center console and therefore not being visible. The new filter was marginally larger than the old one. Some fuel was getting through but not enough to satisfy normal takeoff requirements. The pilot elected to shorted the fuel line from electric fuel pump to fuel filter by approximately 10mm thus straightening line and removing the kink. After conducting fuel flow tests the unit proceeded to producing maximum flow.
22/12/2018	OCC1562	Sunshine Coast Aerodrome	QLD	Sling 2	Sling 2 LSA	Rotax	912ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Student was conducting circuits outside of tower hours as CTA...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Student was conducting circuits outside of tower hours as CTAF operations and came in a little faster than usual in an effort to avoid a Jetstar A320 departing shortly. Due to excessive airspeed during the approach and flare the student touched down hard with a higher than usual airspeed. This resulted in a large bounce, with incorrect recovery technique, pushing the control stick forward and pitching down. The aircraft pitched down very steeply with a high rate of descent and impacted the runway on the nose wheel which collapsed. OUTCOME: The student will undertake remedial training.
20/12/2018	OCC1980	Gilgandra	NSW	Arion	Lightning	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying from Redcliffe QLD to Narromine NSW tracking vi...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst flying from Redcliffe QLD to Narromine NSW tracking via Gatton and Wee Waa, the aircraft was on autopilot for most of the flight. Conditions were hazy even close to Brisbane. Beyond Warwick the pilot couldn’t discern a distinct horizon, however abeam Moree they could still see the large grain silos next to the airport from 25km away. As the aircraft got to Wee Waa it became progressively hazier. Visibility over the engine cowl was negligible and to maintain a sense of the aircraft’s attitude required looking at ground features to the side of the aircraft. Abeam Gilgandra at 4,500’ it quickly got worse – almost like the aircraft flew into a denser cloud of dust within the thickening haze. At this point the pilot couldn’t see Gilgandra airstrip about 7km out to their left - and then lost sight of the ground. This was a scary moment and being on autopilot didn’t allay the pilots’ fears as much as you would probably expect. The pilot could only stare at the artificial horizon on the EFIS while they cancelled Altitude Hold on the autopilot, throttled back and descended. Within 30 seconds or so they started to regain visual attitude references, and flew the remaining short distance under clearing conditions to Narromine at 2,500’. The loss of visibility was due to smoke from farmers burning off.
20/12/2018	OCC1620	Taree Aerodrome	NSW	Hornet	Hornet	Rotax	914	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits the aircraft radio failed. The pilo...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While conducting circuits the aircraft radio failed. The pilot wasn't aware of the failure until another aircraft came in to land. As soon as the pilot became aware of the problem he landed and ceased flying. The radio failure was identified as a wiring issue in the PTT and was rectified. RAAus reminds pilots of their obligation to ensure the radio of an aircraft is operational and functioning correctly as part of serviceability checks prior to aircraft movement.
19/12/2018	OCC1560	Mildura Aerodrome	VIC	Fantasy Air	Allegro	Rotax	912	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing at a busy airport with scheduled passenger flig...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: While taxiing at a busy airport with scheduled passenger flights, the pilot inadvertently taxied between a passenger aircraft and the terminal, causing safety concerns for passengers. The pilot received remedial training and provided a formal apology to the airport operator and passenger airline. Pilots are reminded to ensure they are familiar with the airport ground taxiways markings and consider the safety of uninformed participants when operating at unfamiliar airports.
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.