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Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,007 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,695 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 18 at VYHH Heho, where the aircraft took off at a speed of 140 kt. The takeoff distance was 3,096 ft, which accounted for 36% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 64 °F and a wind speed of 1 kt at 261 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of VYHH Heho, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of the airport, rising from 4,891 ft to 7,004 ft in just 1 minute, covering a distance of 6 nm. This was followed by a brief level cruise 6 miles south of the airport, lasting 2 minutes and covering another 6 nm. The aircraft then initiated another climb 11 miles west of Ywama, this time rising from 7,000 ft to 14,784 ft in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 22 nm.
The enroute level cruise resumed 20 miles south of Ywama, lasting a significant 23 minutes and covering a distance of 159 nm. As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its descent 18 miles northeast of VYMS Mong Hsat Airport, descending from 15,025 ft to 2,964 ft in 9 minutes, covering a distance of 26 nm.
The final approach to runway 22 at VYTL Tachileik Airport was initiated from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 214.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,655 ft above ground level. The landing was made on a runway length of 7,007 ft, with the threshold height significantly above the target. The touchdown speed was good at 120 kt, but the touchdown point was 315 ft beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slightly fast touchdown speed. The touchdown rate was also hard at -438 fpm.
The runway touchdown position was excessively misaligned by 133 ft from the centreline, and the runway rollout alignment was also misaligned by 163 ft from the centreline. The total landing distance was 4,622 ft, accounting for 66% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 59 °F and a wind speed of 1 kt at 127 °, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.
The total flight distance was 225 nm, taking a total of 55 minutes, and the aircraft used 5,005 lbs of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-600 aircraft successfully landed at VYTL Tachileik Airport, but the landing was not without its challenges. The final approach to runway 22 was initiated from the north east, heading 214.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,655 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft's performance during the approach was satisfactory, with a threshold speed of 120 knots, which is within the acceptable range.
However, the threshold height at 86 feet agl was significantly above the target, indicating that the aircraft may have been higher than desired at the point of touchdown. The touchdown point was located 315 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. Furthermore, the touchdown speed of 120 knots was slightly faster than ideal, and the touchdown rate was hard at -438 feet per minute (fpm), which may have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
One of the most notable issues with this landing was the excessive misalignment of the runway touchdown position, which was 133 feet off the centreline. This misalignment can make it difficult for the aircraft to maintain control and can increase the risk of a runway excursion. Additionally, the runway rollout alignment was also excessively misaligned by 163 feet from the centreline, which can make it challenging for the pilots to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 59°F and a wind speed of 1 knot from 127°. The crosswind component was minimal, at 1 knot, and there was no headwind component. Despite the favorable weather conditions, the pilots still struggled to maintain a stable approach and touchdown.
Overall, while the Boeing 737-600 aircraft was able to land safely at VYTL Tachileik Airport, the landing was not without its challenges. The excessive misalignment of the runway touchdown position and the hard touchdown rate are areas that require attention and improvement to ensure a smoother and more controlled landing.
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