Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/6/2018	OCC1428	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	During a students first solo flight, when on approach to land, they were distracted by watching a pr...
During a students first solo flight, when on approach to land, they were distracted by watching a preceding aircraft on its approach and was intent on maintaining adequate separation. As a consequence, lined up on the incorrect runway and only realised this on final at approx. 400ft AMSL. The student then proceeded to realign on the correct RWY and landed on the correct RWY. OUTCOME: Ops investigated this report and are satisfied that CFI and school processes for addressing the operational error are robust.
23/6/2018	OCC1425	Pallamanna Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230D	jabiru	3300	A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru wa...
A Jabiru landed on RWY19 when another Jabiru was landing on RWY01. The pilot of the second Jabiru was unaware the first was in the circuit and did not see it until just before touch down, this was due to the fact that it was flying directly out of the sun, (it was morning in mid-winter) and it appears that their radio was not working. The first Jabiru went "Grass Left" and the second hugged the RWY on the left side, they passed on opposite sides of the RWY. Outcome: A phone meeting with all pilots and CFIs was held to analyse the relevant factors and determine courses of action to prevent a recurrence. ERSA entry will be amended to recommend a preferred runway for nil wind operations. RAAus created a short report to assist members to learn from this near collision event.
22/6/2018	OCC1422	Bankstown	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912ULS	During flight training the door of the aircraft popped open in flight. As a result the perspex on th...
During flight training the door of the aircraft popped open in flight. As a result the perspex on the door shattered. The door was still attached to the aircraft. The pilot made a pan pan call on Bankstown tower frequency tracked to Bankstown airport and landed safely. Determined outcome: Check door is properly latched during pre takeoff checks.
22/6/2018	OCC1426	Gunnedah	NSW	Alpi Aviation	Pioneer 200	Rotax	912 ULS	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft radiator corroded on the inside. Tech h...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: The aircraft radiator corroded on the inside. Tech have reviewed this report. Corrosion is a normal issue that occurs over time and RAAus remind maintainers to be aware when attending their aircraft.
18/6/2018	OCC1419	Moorabbin airport	VIC	Bristell	NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot gained clearance to join downwind RWY 17R, however they mistakenly joined downwind RWY 17L...
The pilot gained clearance to join downwind RWY 17R, however they mistakenly joined downwind RWY 17L. ATC then instructed the pilot to climb to 150ft and over fly the RWY and join downwind for runway 17R, cleared them with a visual approach.
15/6/2018	OCC1427	Bindoon Hill	WA	Evektor	Sportstar	Rotax	912 ULS2	Airspace Infringement. The aircraft entered restricted airspace both to and from Bindoon Hill. OUTC...
Airspace Infringement. The aircraft entered restricted airspace both to and from Bindoon Hill. OUTCOME: The pilot was compliant with airspace requirements, however has misunderstood the controllers instructions to gain an authority to use the airspace as opposed to a clearance to operate in the airspace.
14/6/2018	OCC1417	Roma	QLD	TL Ultralight	Sting Carbon S3	Rotax	912ULS	The aircraft experienced engine failure during flight. The pilot was able to glide the aircraft back...
The aircraft experienced engine failure during flight. The pilot was able to glide the aircraft back to the airport and land uneventfully.
13/6/2018	OCC1416	Northam	WA	Jabiru	j120	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An un-approved modified rod end found on the flap dri...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: DEFECT: An un-approved modified rod end found on the flap drive rod.
12/6/2018	OCC1418	Moorabbin	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	While tracking for 17R, on base leg the pilot got confused and extended before turning to final on R...
While tracking for 17R, on base leg the pilot got confused and extended before turning to final on RWY17L. The tower then advised the pilot they were on the wrong RWY then gave clearance for RWY 17L. OUTCOME: The occurrence was reviewed between the pilot and CFI with appropriate actions taken to prevent recurrence.
11/6/2018	OCC1412	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell NG5	Rotax	912 ULS	On an upwind departure from RWY 29R, the student pilot climbed to 1600ft and breached the published ...
On an upwind departure from RWY 29R, the student pilot climbed to 1600ft and breached the published departure altitude of 1000ft. Upon debriefing with student pilot it was found that the storage pocket storing maps and checklist had come loose and slipped forward near the rudder controls which led to the student being distracted in order to retrieve the storage pocket and leading to loss of situational awareness. By the time the retrieval was completed, the aircraft had climbed to above the published departure altitude. Upon being contacted by ATC, the student descended back to the required altitude of 1000ft. Outcome: Reviewed with CFI and appropriate debrief on flight task prioritisation and security of loose resources prior to flight has been affected. Discussions have been undertaken with ATC tower controllers over clearance suitability and potential dangers in separation to the satisfaction of ATC and the CFI. The school has a robust and well engaged reporting policy on all incidents with an "if in doubt report it" philosophy and culture which is assisting with predictive safety outcomes.
9/6/2018	OCC1411	Gympie airport	QLD	Savannah	VG	Rotax	912 ULS	A CX4 backtracked on RWY 14 whilst a Savannah taxied to the holding point and at the same time an RV...
A CX4 backtracked on RWY 14 whilst a Savannah taxied to the holding point and at the same time an RV6 was joining the circuit for RWY 14. After the CX4 departed on 14, the Savannah entered and made an intersection departure on RWY 32 the same time as the RV6 was turning on to final. The RV took evasive action to avoid the Savannah.
6/6/2018	OCC1415	Archerfield Airport	QLD	Jabiru	J170	Jabiru	2200B	A Sling aircraft was manoeuvred out of the hanger and onto the grass. There was not enough room left...
A Sling aircraft was manoeuvred out of the hanger and onto the grass. There was not enough room left for aircraft to taxi on the taxi line. Upon start up and beginning of taxi, a Jabiru wing lightly hit the rudder of the Sling aircraft that was parked off the TWY. The rudder on the Sling moved to let the wing tip to pass without any damage. OUTCOME: The pilot involved had moved the Sling in order to access the Jabiru for flight Operations and subsequent to this event the school has implemented revised starting and surface movement clearance requirements for all operations.
5/6/2018	OCC1413	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell NG5	Rotax	912ULS	Aircraft was conducting dual circuit training at YSBK. The aircraft had been cleared touch and go on...
Aircraft was conducting dual circuit training at YSBK. The aircraft had been cleared touch and go on RWY 29L but during the final leg of the circuit, however the aircraft engine began to rough run and vibrate. The pilot notified tower and requested to change their clearance to a full stop landing. ATC cleared the aircraft to land.
4/6/2018	OCC1434	Bankstown Airport	NSW	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot did not hear ATC instruction to extend upwind. This may have been due to radio static occu...
The pilot did not hear ATC instruction to extend upwind. This may have been due to radio static occurring when applying full power on take-off. As a result, a new radio antenna was fitted to the aircraft.
30/5/2018	OCC1441	Sunshine Coast	QLD	Tecnam	P96	Rotax	912ULS	Airspace Infringement: When returning to Caloundra from the west the pilot misinterpreted Point Cart...
Airspace Infringement: When returning to Caloundra from the west the pilot misinterpreted Point Cartwright as the northern end of Bribie Island. The pilot heard a very faint radio calls regarding an aircraft in the Point Cartwright area and realised that they were encroaching on controlled airspace and hurriedly executed a left hand 180 degree turn and headed back south. Immediately upon landing at Caloundra aerodrome the pilot discussed the incident with their flight instructor. Further follow up included a revision of flight planning and navigation principles related to controlled airspace avoidance.