Departure
Arrival
A DA62 aircraft departed from Lukla Airport, situated in the Province 1 of Nepal, and initiated its enroute climb approximately 5 miles southwest of the airport. The aircraft successfully ascended from an initial altitude of 12,710 feet above sea level to 9,286 feet above sea level, a vertical gain of 3,424 feet, within a mere 2 minutes. This climb phase covered a horizontal distance of 5 nautical miles, demonstrating the aircraft's impressive rate of ascent.
As the aircraft approached the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 06 at Lukla Airport, heading 61.0 degrees from the southwest. The aircraft maintained a steady altitude, descending to 0 feet above ground level, before initiating its landing sequence. The landing was executed at a threshold speed of 65 knots, which was well below the target speed, necessitating caution to avoid stalling. The touchdown distance of 205 feet was satisfactory, and the touchdown speed of 63 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of 78 feet per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The aircraft landed on runway 06, which has a length of 1,785 feet. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 7 knots from 270 degrees. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the tailwind component was 6 knots. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 feet from the centerline. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a well-executed landing. The total landing distance was 848 feet, which accounted for 48% of the runway length. The aircraft used a mere 1 pound of fuel for the entire flight, which covered a distance of 5 nautical miles and lasted for 2 minutes.
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Enroute Climb
100 %
Enroute climb started 5 miles south west of VNLK Lukla Airport Lukla (Province 1, Nepal). Climbing from 12,710 ft asl to 9,286 ft asl, an increase of 3,424 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 98 kt 70 kt min to max 127 kt |
123 | 83 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 7.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 21.1 ° |
15.5 | 6.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.58 g min to max 1.36 g |
0.91 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,377 fpm -4,372 fpm min to max 527 fpm |
-3,475 | -572 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 10,095 ft asl 9,259 ft asl min to max 12,710 ft asl |
12,710 | 9,286 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -2.3 ° -16.1 ° min to max 13.5 ° |
-9.7 | -1.0 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 13:14:10 |
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| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:14:11 |
Arrival Final 3
98.09 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -54 ft agl. A decrease of 2 ft in 43 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 1.1 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.2 ° Target 3.0 ° |
1.2 | 1.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 83 kt 83 kt min to max 85 kt |
83 | 85 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 0.9 ° |
0.9 | 0.8 ° | |
| 90.46 % |
Average bank angle 6.1 ° 6.1 ° min to max 6.5 ° |
6.1 | 6.5 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.01 g 1.01 g min to max 1.03 g |
1.01 | 1.03 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -572 fpm -593 fpm min to max -572 fpm |
-572 | -593 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -52 ft agl -54 ft agl min to max -51 ft agl |
-51 | -54 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.0 ° -1.2 ° min to max -1.0 ° |
-1.0 | -1.2 ° |
Arrival Final 2
100 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -192 ft agl. A decrease of 121 ft in 4 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle -0.3 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.9 ° Target 3.0 ° |
0.9 | -1.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 86 kt 85 kt min to max 89 kt |
89 | 86 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.07 g 0.51 g min to max 1.50 g |
0.51 | 1.50 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,344 fpm -1,730 fpm min to max -935 fpm |
-935 | -955 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -146 ft agl -192 ft agl min to max -71 ft agl |
-71 | -192 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -6.4 ° min to max 5.9 ° |
-6.2 | 5.9 ° |
Arrival Final 1
73.09 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -126 ft agl. A decrease of 65 ft in 10 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 0.0 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
-1.3 | 0.3 ° | |
| 0 % |
Average speed 67 kt 63 kt min to max 88 kt |
88 | 65 kt | |
| 87.6 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
-0.1 | 0.5 ° | |
| 77.83 % |
Average bank angle 10.7 ° 7.1 ° min to max 11.7 ° |
7.1 | 8.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.98 g 0.82 g min to max 1.39 g |
1.39 | 1.04 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI 164 fpm -266 fpm min to max 650 fpm |
-266 | -8 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -134 ft agl -191 ft agl min to max -125 ft agl |
-191 | -126 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 9.5 ° 7.9 ° min to max 13.6 ° |
10.1 | 10.5 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 13:15:31 |
Arrival Landing
94.23 %
Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 1,785 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed at 65 kt was well below target, take care not to stall.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 85.92 % |
Threshold speed at 65 kt was well below target, take care not to stall. Target 83 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 29 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.5 | 0.5 ° | |
| 77.5 % |
Average bank angle 5.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 10.9 ° |
8.2 | 10.9 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.05 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 63 kt 60 kt min to max 66 kt |
65 | 63 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI 29 fpm -15 fpm min to max 78 fpm |
-12 | 78 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 30 ft agl 30 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl |
30 | 32 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 13.6 ° 10.5 ° min to max 15.9 ° |
11.0 | 10.5 ° |
Arrival Touchdown
90.65 %
Touchdown distance was good at 205 ft. Touchdown speed at 63 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 78 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 80 °F. Wind 7 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 6 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 78 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 205 ft Target 1,095 ft |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 63 kt Target below 76 kt |
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| 95.66 % |
Runway alignment max 13.9 ft 13.0 ft left |
12.5 | 13.9 ft | |
| 0 % |
Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.5 ° min to max 11.5 ° |
10.9 | 1.8 ° | |
| 86 % |
Average g force 1.58 g 0.99 g min to max 1.99 g |
0.99 | 1.39 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 63 kt 63 kt min to max 63 kt |
63 | 63 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 7.7 ° 4.7 ° min to max 10.5 ° |
10.5 | 9.8 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:15:37 |
Arrival Rollout
92.72 %
Total landing distance 848 ft, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 848 ft 48 % of runway. |
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| 83.81 % |
Runway alignment max 45.9 ft 21.3 ft left to 24.6 ft right |
14.1 | -24.6 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.02 g 0.76 g min to max 1.32 g |
1.32 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 63 kt 42 kt min to max 76 kt |
76 | 42 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 11.2 ° 2.9 ° min to max 19.9 ° |
10.6 | 5.9 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 11.4 ° |
1.6 | 0.4 ° | |
| Info |
Battery Master On at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Engine 1 Started at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Engine 2 Started at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Strobe Lights Switched On at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Landing Gear Down at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Flaps Position 1 at 13:12:02 |
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| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 13:15:38 |
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| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:15:40 |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 14 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 19 kt 2 kt min to max 37 kt |
37 | 2 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
5.8 | 6.4 ° | |
| Info |
Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.4 ° |
1.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Average g force 0.97 g 0.95 g min to max 0.99 g |
0.95 | 0.97 g |
The final approach to runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from the south west was executed with a heading of 61.0° at 0 nm and -51 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height achieved. However, the threshold speed of 65 kt was slightly below the target, necessitating caution to avoid stalling the aircraft.
As the DA62 touched down on the runway, the touchdown distance of 205 ft was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 63 kt was also good, and the touchdown rate of 78 ft per minute was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 14 ft from the centreline, which may require attention in future approaches. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 80°F and winds of 7 kt at 270°, contributed to a relatively calm environment for the landing.
The total landing distance of 848 ft, accounting for 48% of the runway length, was reasonable given the challenging conditions at Lukla Airport. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was scored 87.7%, reflecting a good performance despite some minor issues with threshold speed and runway alignment.
Warning: Landed with a 6 kt tailwind
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