Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
24/9/2018	OCC1499	Moorabbin Airport	VIC	Aeroprakt	A22LS Foxbat	Rotax	912 ULS	The pilot (solo student) called ADCW (17R) at the holding point for ADCE (17L). The School will ens...
The pilot (solo student) called ADCW (17R) at the holding point for ADCE (17L). The School will ensure the student undertake the appropriate remedial retraining.
22/9/2018	OCC1487	Bendigo Airport	VIC	Tecnam	P96 Eaglet	Rotax	912 ULS	On landing directional control was lost, the aircraft moved off course to the left. The pilot applie...
On landing directional control was lost, the aircraft moved off course to the left. The pilot applied full brakes and ran off the RWY into a small drainage ditch. Possible pilot distraction preceding this during the circuit, due to another aircraft. Pilots are reminded to maintain full concentration on landing as Runway Loss of Control continues to be a major factor in accidents.
22/9/2018	OCC1488	Pallamanna Airfield	SA	Jabiru	J230	Jabiru	3300	The aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot performed an uneventful emergency landing in a...
The aircraft experienced an engine failure. The pilot performed an uneventful emergency landing in a paddock. OUTCOME: Cause of the engine failure was determined to be a piston failure. The manufacturer has been notified
19/9/2018	OCC1501	Wellington	SA	Monnett	Sonerai II-L	Aeropower	VW 122	Whilst conducting a ground run testing the engine, several difficult starts were completed via hand...
Whilst conducting a ground run testing the engine, several difficult starts were completed via hand propping as no starter is designed for this aircraft. On the final prop, the engine fired before TDC and swung in opposite direction. Because of the force and fall direction of the maintainers hand, it impacted the up coming propeller blade on the palm of their hand this bruising at the base of their thumb. There were no broken bones or further damage to aircraft.
18/9/2018	OCC1490	Bankstown Airport	NSW	BRM Aero	Bristell S-LSA	Rotax	912 ULS	During dual flight training, the fuel pressure dropped significantly distracting instructor and stud...
During dual flight training, the fuel pressure dropped significantly distracting instructor and student. This resulted in losing sight of and overtaking of preceding traffic by turning crosswind inside of preceding aircraft.
18/9/2018	OCC1491	Puckapunyal	VIC	Aeroprakt	A32 Vixxen	Rotax	912 ULS	During dual flight training the aircraft inadvertently entered R350A. The instructor took over imme...
During dual flight training the aircraft inadvertently entered R350A. The instructor took over immediately and vacated the airspace without delay. OUTCOME: The occurrence was reviewed between the pilot and CFI with appropriate actions taken to prevent recurrence.
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.