Occurrences

Date	Occurrence #	Location	State	Aircraft	Model	Engine	Model	Summary
28/4/2023	OCC3303	Private airstrip, Bajool	QLD	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	33A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After departing No1 Private on property grass strip to pick up a passenger on No 2 private grass strip the aircraft touched down and struck a foreign object on the strip (later found to be a cut branch from a job completed a few days before). In doing so, the port side leg gave way and as the pilot applied brakes but the hydraulic line had burst. The aircraft came to a halt within 100mtrs without any further damage. OUTCOME: Pilot to complete strip inspection before landings to try determine suitability before touchdown which may have prevented this incident.
22/4/2023	OCC3238	Swan Hill	VIC	Jabiru	J230-D	Jabiru	3300A	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approx. 6 miles west of Swan Hill, both the pilot and passen...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Approx. 6 miles west of Swan Hill, both the pilot and passenger noticed rough running of the engine. 3-4 miles west of the aerodrome, the engine failed and a successful forced landing into a field was conducted.
9/4/2023	OCC3228	Clifton	QLD	Jabiru	J230-C	Jabiru	3300	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A sudden change from a smooth running engine to a rough runn...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A sudden change from a smooth running engine to a rough running engine.
5/4/2023	OCC3229	Lyndoch Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160D	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the third flight of the day at the airfield, after conduc...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: On the third flight of the day at the airfield, after conducting a start up and engine run up checks as per the POH, the aircraft was taxied for the runway to conduct a training flight to the North. The aircraft did not perform as expected as the conditions for the given day were hotter then previous flights. An aborted take-off was conducted by the instructor, the engine was shut down and heavy braking was applied. However the aborted take-off actions were conducted too late and there was insufficient distance to come to a complete stop. The aircraft ran into a fence and flipped over inverted. The Instructor and student completed all actions required, vacated the aircraft while upside down, self-extracting and were driven to hospital. Assessment of the conditions of the day determined the take off distance required was not available at the private strip.
31/3/2023	OCC3223	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A mower/machine went out to do some weed spraying. A message...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: A mower/machine went out to do some weed spraying. A message was sent to the pilot at the time of the machine going out to the runway. The pilot replied that the aircraft would be operating shortly. The pilot aborted two landings because of the machine. Standard downwind radio calls were given.
30/3/2023	OCC3219	The Oaks Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	LSA 55/3J	Jabiru	2200j	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight the aircraft experienced ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During a dual instructional flight the aircraft experienced an engine failure. They tried to turn back to the field when they realised they were too low and about to hit a tree, the instructor lowered the flaps to full to try and bump over the tree and at that point the aircraft tipped on its side and clipped a few trees then came to rest where it did amongst the large tree. The instructor and student were able to exit the aircraft.
22/3/2023	OCC3212	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on runway 05 at Gawler, th...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting circuit training on runway 05 at Gawler, the aircraft breached the western boundary of Edinburgh airspace for about 35 seconds and intruded by about 300 meters. The instructor completed a be-brief with the CFI in relation to the incident and was reminded to use ground based references to ensure that future breaches are avoided.
20/3/2023	OCC3207	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J170-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down-wind calls were given. On...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During dual circuit training, down-wind calls were given. On final a blue mower was operating a westerly direction, having entered the runway area since they took off. It was mowing directly adjacent to the bitumen. Due to the location of the mower, a go-around was initiated. The same occurred on the next circuit. Later when they returned, the mower had situated its self outside the gable-markers and the aircraft landed without further incident.
16/3/2023	OCC3203	Murray bridge	SA	Jabiru	J160-c	Jabiru	2.2B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure during climb from 2000ft to 3000ft, r...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Partial engine failure during climb from 2000ft to 3000ft, rough running with vibration at reduced power. Aircraft was successfully landed back at departure aerodrome. The engine was removed from the aircraft and returned to Jabiru for repair. Inspection revealed that the cause of the partial power loss was as a result of a broken valve spring. Engine has since been repaired and returned to service.
15/3/2023	OCC3200	Gawler Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J-170	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, the instructor allowed the student t...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: During circuit training, the instructor allowed the student to extend the downwind leg to show what happens when they get distracted or absorbed in their downwind checks, without realizing themselves that they had flown into restricted airspace. Instructor reminded to use ground based reference markers to ensure that the aircraft does not enter restricted airspace. Instructor was de-briefed by CFI in relation to incident.
4/3/2023	OCC3174	Rollo's Aerodrome	SA	Jabiru	J160-C	Camit	33SLRE	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a gyrocopter backtracked from mid-field of a run...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The pilot of a gyrocopter backtracked from mid-field of a runway whilst another aircraft was waiting at the hold. The aircraft waiting at the hold believed that they were first for departure and as such, entered and taxied around the gyrocopter. The aircraft then decided to take off in front of the gyrocopter. This occurrence was reviewed with both pilots. The pilot of the aircraft has been educated on legal rights of aircraft on runway whilst the member of gyrocopter has been educated in relation to courtesy of conduct when operating with other aircraft at the hold.
26/2/2023	OCC3158	Chinchilla Aerodrome	QLD	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off the aircraft suffered a loss of power around a...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: After take-off the aircraft suffered a loss of power around at 300 feet. The aircraft struck a tree and Rabbit fence just off the airfield.
6/2/2023	OCC3141	South Grafton Aerodrome	NSW	Jabiru	J160-D	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual training circuits an inbound call was ...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Whilst conducting dual training circuits an inbound call was heard from an aircraft from the north estimating circuit time "20”. The instructor looked at their watch and noted that it was already "22". Shortly after the student called downwind and heard the inbound aircraft making an overhead call with intention to join downwind. The instructor radioed they were late downwind and will be "number one", they recall a response indicating that the other aircraft would be number 2. Following a touch and go, the joining aircraft was identified to the right of them and slightly higher on approach for a landing on the opposite runway. The aircraft landed and cleared all runways. Pilots are reminded of the importance of maintaining regular radio communications and conducting a thorough look-out, particularly in the vicinity of an airfield. The joining aircraft reported that a possible radio issue may have contributed to this occurrence. The pilot of the joining aircraft identified that the time on his watch was not accurate this was updated to prevent inaccurate time reporting.
1/2/2023	OCC3132	Latrobe Valley Aerodrome	VIC	Jabiru	J160-C	Jabiru	2200	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross countr...
OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: The aircraft was returning to the airport from a cross country flight of approximately 1 hr duration. Prior to departure the pilot did one circuit and a safe touch and go. On return to the airport from the south, the pilot listened to the AWIS which reported wind as 13 kts from 260 deg. No other traffic was identified and the pilot elected to join base for runway 27. During landing whilst starting to flare, the aircraft suddenly veered to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the drift in order to regain tracking along the runway. The aircraft then banked to the right and the right main wheel contacted the ground and the aircraft pivoted forward. The prop struck the grass and the aircraft stopped quite suddenly in a nose-down position. Review of this occurrence identified that the pilot experienced a loss of control on landing. The pilot is to complete further dual instructional flight before flying solo. Pilots are reminded of the importance of conducting a go-around in the event of an unstable approach in order to prevent the likelihood of a loss of control during landing. More information, including a 3-part video series on loss of control is available on the RAAus website.
26/1/2023	OCC3131	Templers	SA	Jabiru	J170-C	Jabiru	2200B	OCCURRENCE DETAILS SUBMITTED TO RAAUS: Airspace Incursion.