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Reduce power earlier on approach to be at 134 kt by the stabilisation gate, not just by the threshold.
What happened: The approach was too fast at the stabilisation gate, crossing the threshold at 132 kt against a VREF of 134 kt.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator against 134 kt at the stabilisation gate.
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Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed 43 kt FAST on the reference speed of 134 kt.
At the 500 ft gate: glideslope 4.1° against the runway's 3°.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 1,656 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 467 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey with a smooth taxi to the runway, taking just 3 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. As it rolled down runway 06, the aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 152 kt, clearing the ground at 1,291 meters, which was 35% of the runway's length. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 16 °C and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from Durban, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 39,974 feet in 42 minutes, covering a distance of 317 nautical miles. The climb was a steady and efficient one, with the aircraft shedding 38,681 feet in altitude. Once level cruise was established, the aircraft flew for 87 minutes, covering 618 nautical miles, before beginning its descent into Ondangwa Airport in Namibia. The descent was a controlled one, with the aircraft losing 34,554 feet in altitude in just 25 minutes, covering 172 nautical miles. A brief level cruise followed, lasting just 2 minutes, before the aircraft began its final approach to runway 08.
The approach was a textbook one, with the aircraft touching down 52 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 123 kt. The touchdown rate was a respectable -196 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The total landing distance was 1,075 meters, which was 65% of the runway's length. After a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking just 2 minutes to cover less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,125 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 7,476 kg of fuel during the journey, which lasted a total of 163 minutes.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 08 at FYOA Ondangwa Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing a commendable approach quality. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,270 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway centerline at a heading of 66.0 degrees. The threshold height was satisfactory, allowing the crew to maintain a good visual reference for the landing.
As the aircraft touched down 52 meters beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 123 knots was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of -196 feet per minute was also satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high level of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 1 knot, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The Boeing 737-800 rolled out on the runway with perfect alignment, covering a total distance of 1,075 meters, which represented 65% of the runway length. The crew's ability to maintain control and precision during the rollout phase was evident, as the aircraft remained centered on the runway. Overall, the landing was scored at 98.8%, reflecting the high level of proficiency and skill demonstrated by the crew during the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases.
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