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Arrival
Reduce power earlier on final so speed bleeds back to 108 kt by the threshold, rather than carrying it in.
What happened: This flight crossed the threshold 18 kt above the target speed, then began the flare 17 ft above the normal band. Carrying speed like this across the threshold usually keeps the flare high and ends in a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 108 kt at the threshold.
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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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.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,718 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,718 m of the 3,103 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 574 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a quick taxi from the parking area to the runway, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Cessna Longitude, then departed from runway 24L at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX). The takeoff distance was 729 meters, which is 25% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 125 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KLAX, it began its enroute climb 1 mile north of El Segundo, California. The climb took 6 minutes and covered 15 nautical miles, with the aircraft rising from 1,170 feet above sea level to 13,369 feet above sea level, an increase of 12,199 feet.
After reaching the desired altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent overhead Signal Hill, California. The descent took 9 minutes and covered 36 nautical miles, with the aircraft dropping from 13,366 feet above sea level to 4,240 feet above sea level, a decrease of 9,126 feet.
The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, starting overhead Pedley, California, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 6 nautical miles. This was followed by another descent, starting 1 mile southwest of Highgrove, California, which took 2 minutes and covered 4 nautical miles, with the aircraft dropping from 4,242 feet above sea level to 3,479 feet above sea level, a decrease of 764 feet.
The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, starting 1 mile southwest of Colton, California, and lasting 2 minutes, covering 4 nautical miles. This was followed by a final level cruise phase, starting 1 mile southwest of Bloomington, California, and lasting 1 minute, covering 4 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 26L at Ontario International Airport (KONT) was made from the east, heading 270.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,289 feet above ground level. The landing was made on the runway, which was 3,103 meters long. The threshold height was significantly above the target, and the threshold speed was well above the target at 126 knots.
The touchdown point was 153 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was 108 knots, which was a little fast. The touchdown rate was hard at -421 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was misaligned by 9.5 meters from the centerline. The local weather at the time of landing was 13 degrees Celsius.
The total landing distance was 1,632 meters, which is 53% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile.
The total flight distance was 75 nautical miles, and the flight took 28 minutes. The aircraft used 390 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Longitude aircraft successfully landed on runway 26L at KONT Ontario International Airport, but the landing was not without some notable issues. The final approach was initiated from the east, heading 270.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,289 feet above ground level (agl).
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down 153 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, which indicates that the pilot may have misjudged the distance to the runway or failed to maintain the correct approach speed. The touchdown speed of 108 knots was slightly above the target speed, contributing to a hard touchdown rate of -421 feet per minute (fpm). This high touchdown rate can be uncomfortable for passengers and may also put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear.
Another issue with the landing was the runway touchdown position, which was misaligned by 9.5 meters from the centerline. This misalignment can be attributed to a combination of factors, including pilot error, wind conditions, or a failure to properly align the aircraft with the runway during the approach. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 13°C, which may have played a role in the aircraft's performance.
The total landing distance of 1,632 meters was 53% of the available runway length, which is a relatively high percentage. This suggests that the aircraft may have been slowed down more quickly than expected, or that the pilot may have applied the brakes too aggressively. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly misaligned by 10.4 meters from the centerline, which may have been a result of the pilot's attempt to correct for the initial misalignment during the landing roll.
Overall, while the Cessna Longitude aircraft successfully landed on runway 26L at KONT Ontario International Airport, the landing was marked by several notable issues, including a hard touchdown rate, a misaligned touchdown position, and a high landing distance. These issues highlight the importance of proper pilot training and adherence to standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient landings.
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