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There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 11,693 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 937 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight departed from MDPP Gregorio Luperon International Airport, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on runway 08, with a takeoff distance of 6,023 feet, which covered 60% of the runway. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 166 knots, with a local temperature of 90°F and a wind of 5 knots at 89°. The crosswind component was minimal, with a headwind of 5 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to 31,810 feet, it covered a distance of 89 nautical miles in 15 minutes, an increase of 30,830 feet from the initial altitude of 980 feet. The enroute level cruise phase started 39 miles north of MDMC Monte Cristi Airport, lasting 11 minutes and covering 78 nautical miles. The aircraft then climbed to 36,000 feet, an increase of 3,385 feet in 3 minutes, before entering another level cruise phase that lasted 49 minutes and covered 366 nautical miles. The descent phase started 39 miles southwest of MYAN San Andros Airport, with a decrease of 28,551 feet in 16 minutes, covering 100 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 09 at KMIA Miami International Airport was from the west, with a heading of 87.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,279 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 904 feet, 38% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was a little fast at 142 knots, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 4,376 feet, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The flight used 9,171 pounds of fuel and covered a total distance of 696 nautical miles, taking 118 minutes to complete.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 09 at KMIA Miami International Airport with a score of 99.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the west, heading 87.0° at 4 nm and 1,279 ft above ground level. The final approach was characterized by good quality, with a stable and controlled descent. The threshold height was well-managed, and the threshold speed of 145 kt was achieved as expected.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was satisfactory, with a touchdown distance of 904 ft, which was within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 142 kt was slightly above the optimal value, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -317 fpm. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating precise control and coordination from the flight crew. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 93 °F and a negligible wind of 2 kt at 0°, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The aircraft's rollout was flawless, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 4,376 ft, which accounted for 38% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, resulting in a high score of 99.0%. The flight crew's performance and the aircraft's handling characteristics were exemplary, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and skill.
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