TNCM to TNCM Flight Report - C408 SkyCourier Cargo - Loaded

Flight from TNCM to TNCM

Tuesday, 08 April 2025 17:11

Minutes 7

3 nm

Fuel 46 kg

C408 SkyCourier Cargo - Loaded

Departure

Runway 28 at TNCM

Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin, Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

6,838 kg

Fuel

1,055 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 10 at TNCM

Princess Juliana International Airport

Saint Martin Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin

10 ft asl

Altitude

6,792 kg

Weight

1,009 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 91.44%

Departure Score 91.46%

Enroute Score 100.00%

Arrival Score 82.87%

The flight began with the aircraft, a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport, located on the island of Saint Martin. This process took approximately 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 28, with a takeoff distance of 633 meters, which accounted for 28% of the runway's length.

During takeoff, the aircraft lifted off at a speed of 0 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270°. The crosswind component was negligible, while the headwind component was 1 knot. After takeoff, the aircraft began its enroute climb, which started 1 mile west of the airport. The climb from 1,039 feet above sea level to 1,183 feet above sea level, an increase of 144 feet, took less than 1 minute and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

As the aircraft continued its journey, it began its enroute descent, which also started 1 mile west of the airport. The descent from 1,231 feet above sea level to 82 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,149 feet, took 2 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. The final approach to runway 10 at Princess Juliana International Airport was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 84.0° at an altitude of 71 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing on runway 10 was successful, with a touchdown distance of 303 meters, which was well within the runway's length of 2,295 meters. The touchdown speed was 0 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -150 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 6.1 meters. The local weather conditions during landing were characterized by a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 270°, with a negligible crosswind component and a tailwind component of 1 knot.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 3 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 3 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 7 minutes. The aircraft used 46 kilograms of fuel during the flight. Overall, the flight was successful, with a good landing distance and a smooth touchdown rate.

Vertical profile — planned vs actual

Landing

71.14 %

Touchdown

97.53 %

Approach & flare

Threshold height

100 %

Good threshold height.

Threshold speed

0 %

Threshold speed at 0 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Flare

90 %

Very good landing flare

Touchdown

Sink rate

97.86 %

Touchdown rate was good at -162 ft/m.

Impact

100 %

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 0 kt was good.

Aim point

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 303 m.

Centreline

88.89 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.1 m from centreline.

Bounce

100 %

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Departure Taxi

86.43 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kt 0 kt min to max 16 kt	0		16 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 11 kt	0		0 kt
64.29 %	Average g force 1.18 g 1.00 g min to max 2.75 g	2.75		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 17:11:58
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:11:58
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:11:58
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:11:58
Info	Engine 2 Started at 17:13:03
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:13:16
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:15:12
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 17:15:15
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:15:16
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:16:49
0 %	Taxi Lights at 17:17:15

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 28 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 32 kt	16		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.5		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

71.89 %

Departure roll runway 28 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport. Takeoff distance 633 m 28 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 0 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 633 m 28 % of runway
0 %	Liftoff speed was 0 kt Target 103 kt
84.44 %	Runway alignment max 7.32 m 0.00 m left to 7.32 m right	-2.44		-7.15 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.17 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -0.7 ° min to max 5.2 °	-0.7		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.4 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 17:19:39

Departure Climb 1

98.99 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
95.95 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 1.01 g min to max 1.36 g	1.22		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 771 fpm 424 fpm min to max 988 fpm	424		988 fpm
Info	Average altitude 22 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	0		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 5.7 ° min to max 7.7 °	5.7		7.6 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -1.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-1.0 °
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	0.5		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,244 fpm 995 fpm min to max 2,041 fpm	995		2,011 fpm
Info	Average altitude 105 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 368 ft agl	50		368 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.6 ° 7.6 ° min to max 11.2 °	7.6		10.7 °

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -2.0 ° -3.1 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.4		-3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 7.0 °	0.9		6.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.06 g	0.97		1.01 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,256 fpm 1,954 fpm min to max 2,824 fpm	1,990		2,824 fpm
Info	Average altitude 681 ft agl 401 ft agl min to max 972 ft agl	401		972 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.2 ° 10.4 ° min to max 15.2 °	10.6		15.2 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile west of TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin). Climbing from 1,039 ft asl to 1,183 ft asl, an increase of 144 ft in less than 1 minute. and covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.4 ° 7.0 ° min to max 7.7 °	7.0		7.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 2,875 fpm 2,868 fpm min to max 2,890 fpm	2,868		2,871 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,123 ft asl 1,039 ft asl min to max 1,183 ft asl	1,039		1,183 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.7 ° 15.5 ° min to max 15.8 °	15.5		15.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile west of TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport Saint Martin (Arrondissement de Saint-Martin-Saint-Barthelemy, Saint Martin). Descent from 1,231 ft asl to 82 ft asl, a decrease of 1,149 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 36.3 °	8.8		8.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.82 g min to max 1.37 g	0.96		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI -549 fpm -2,919 fpm min to max 2,836 fpm	2,836		-1,052 fpm
Info	Average altitude 976 ft asl 82 ft asl min to max 2,207 ft asl	1,231		82 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -10.1 ° min to max 15.6 °	15.6		0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 17:22:17
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 17:22:18

Arrival Final 1

94.75 %

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 71 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 38 ft in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.3 °
73.73 %	Average bank angle 9.1 ° 1.2 ° min to max 12.7 °	9.0		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.90 g min to max 1.18 g	0.90		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI -1,046 fpm -1,109 fpm min to max -995 fpm	-1,058		-995 fpm
Info	Average altitude 51 ft agl 33 ft agl min to max 71 ft agl	71		33 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.0 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.0		4.0 °

Arrival Landing

71.14 %

Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, runway length 2,295 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 0 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed at 0 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 90 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
90 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.2 °
86.43 %	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.2 °	0.8		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.81 g min to max 1.22 g	1.09		0.92 g
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average VSI -337 fpm -991 fpm min to max 39 fpm	-991		-150 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 26 ft agl	26		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 4.3 ° min to max 10.5 °	4.3		6.8 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 17:22:39
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 17:22:41

Arrival Touchdown

97.53 %

Touchdown distance was good at 303 m. Touchdown speed at 0 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -150 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 6.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.86 %	Touchdown VSI was -150 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 303 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 0 kt Target below 97 kt
88.89 %	Runway alignment max 6.10 m 5.93 m right	-6.09		-5.62 m
94.67 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		2.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.17 g 0.92 g min to max 1.32 g	0.92		1.13 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 6.6 ° min to max 7.0 °	6.8		6.6 °

Arrival Rollout

95.94 %

Total landing distance 560 m, 24 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 560 m 24 % of runway.
90.99 %	Runway alignment max 5.52 m 0.00 m left to 5.52 m right	-5.52		-1.03 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 78 kt 46 kt min to max 83 kt	83		46 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.9 ° min to max 6.6 °	6.6		-0.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.8		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 0 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 5 kt min to max 39 kt	39		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.9		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

55 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 17 kt 0 kt min to max 79 kt	8		79 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 9 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -0.8 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 17:23:38
Info	Parking Brake Off at 17:25:05
0 %	Taxi Lights at 17:25:29

Takeoff on runway 28 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the C408 SkyCourier Cargo - Loaded

91.46 %

86.43 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Ground Speed kt

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

64.29 %

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

71.89 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

25.31 %

Roll distance of 633 m using 27.59 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

0 %

Liftoff speed was 0 kn - Target 103 kn

Alignment

84.44 %

0.00 m left to 7.32 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

IAS kt

Info

Bank °

Info

Pitch °

Info

98.99 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

95.95 %

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 28 TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport.

Alignment

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Bank °

100 %

Pitch °

Info

Climb Rate fpm

Info

Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport in the C408 SkyCourier Cargo - Loaded

Landing Score 89.84 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Cargo, successfully landed at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport on runway 10. The final approach was initiated from the west, heading 84.0° at an altitude of 71 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was well below the target threshold speed, indicating a controlled descent and minimizing the risk of stalling. The touchdown distance of 303 meters was also within acceptable limits, demonstrating the pilot's skill in navigating the aircraft to a smooth landing. The touchdown speed was also good, and the rate of descent was smooth at -150 feet per minute (fpm), further indicating a well-executed landing.

However, there was a slight deviation in the runway touchdown position, with the aircraft landing 6.1 meters off-centerline. This may be attributed to factors such as wind or pilot error, but it did not appear to significantly impact the overall landing performance. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 270°.

The total landing distance of 560 meters was within 24% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing was considered successful, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and the pilot demonstrating good control and navigation skills.

94.75 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 71 ft agl to 33 ft agl. A decrease of 38 ft in 2 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope °

100 %

IAS kt

100 %

Alignment

100 %

Bank °

73.73 %

100 %

Descent Rate fpm

Info

71.14 %

Landing

Landing on runway 10 at TNCM Princess Juliana International Airport, runway length 2,295 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 0 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed at 0 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 90 kt

Flare

90 %

Very good landing flare

Centreline ft

100 %

Bank °