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Once the sink is arrested, keep easing the aircraft down toward the runway rather than holding it off; let it settle smoothly to touchdown near 1,500 ft.
What happened: The sink was arrested well above the runway at 20 ft and held there instead of being let down. Holding off high like this usually carries the touchdown long, and here it landed at 2,407 ft, 907 ft past the target.
Watch for: Watch radio altitude through the flare and touchdown distance against 1,500 ft.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 12,014 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,407 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Memphis International Airport, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 17 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As it rolled down runway 36L, the aircraft accelerated to a liftoff speed of 154 knots, clearing the ground in a distance of 4,104 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway's length.
As the aircraft climbed away from Memphis, it ascended from 1,350 feet above sea level to 37,781 feet, a vertical gain of 36,431 feet, in just 20 minutes and covering 117 nautical miles. The enroute climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted for 105 minutes and covered a distance of 555 nautical miles, with the aircraft flying 2 miles northwest of Greers Ferry, Arkansas. The flight then entered a series of descents and level cruises, with the aircraft descending from 37,992 feet to 14,989 feet in 17 minutes and covering 100 nautical miles, before entering a final descent phase that brought it to a landing on runway 17R at Denver International Airport.
The landing was executed with a threshold speed of 141 knots, and the aircraft touched down 1,050 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 133 knots and a rate of descent of -202 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 4,229 feet, which accounted for 35% of the runway's length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 11 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. The total flight distance was 868 nautical miles, and the aircraft used 12,378 pounds of fuel during the journey, which lasted for 171 minutes.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 17R at KDEN Denver International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision throughout the descent. The aircraft maintained a heading of 181.0° as it descended from 4 nm and 1,429 ft above ground level, ultimately landing on the 12,039 ft runway. The threshold height was well-managed, and the threshold speed of 141 kt was achieved, indicating a smooth and controlled approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 133 kt was slightly above the desired range, resulting in a touchdown rate of -202 fpm, which was considered fair. However, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, showcasing the pilot's ability to maintain control and precision during the landing. The touchdown point was located 1,050 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which was a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's speed and rate of descent.
The Boeing 737-MAX8's rollout was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centerline, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the critical phase of the landing. The total landing distance of 4,229 ft, which accounted for 35% of the runway, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 92.4% reflecting the pilot's ability to manage the aircraft's descent and touchdown, despite some minor deviations from the ideal.
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