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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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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 5,145 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,145 ft of the 10,986 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,608 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport took approximately 9 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The Boeing 737-800 then began its departure roll on runway 25R, utilizing 63% of the 10,505-foot runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 160 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 98°F, with a gentle headwind of 3 knots and a crosswind of 1 knot.
As the aircraft climbed out of Phoenix, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile southeast of Central City, Arizona. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from an initial altitude of 2,092 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 35,763 feet, a vertical gain of 33,671 feet over a distance of 145 nautical miles in 21 minutes. Following a 91-minute cruise at a steady altitude, the aircraft began its enroute descent approximately 5 miles southeast of Mitchell, Oregon, at an altitude of 36,004 feet. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease in altitude by 34,629 feet over a distance of 146 nautical miles in 28 minutes, ultimately reaching a final approach altitude of 1,375 feet above sea level.
The Boeing 737-800 then began its final approach to runway 28L at Portland International Airport, aligning with the runway from the southeast at a heading of 299.0°. The aircraft touched down 247 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 136 knots, with a touchdown rate of -159 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 4,884 feet, utilizing 44% of the 10,982-foot runway. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 3 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 931 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 152 minutes and a fuel consumption of 13,673 pounds.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 28L at KPDX Portland International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The aircraft was established on the localizer at 4 nm and 1,330 ft above ground level, heading 299.0°, and maintained a steady course throughout the approach. The threshold height was good, allowing the crew to maintain a consistent rate of descent.
As the aircraft crossed the threshold, the threshold speed of 141 kt was achieved, indicating a well-executed approach. However, the touchdown speed of 136 kt was slightly above the recommended value, resulting in a touchdown rate of -159 fpm, which was still within acceptable limits. The touchdown point was 247 ft beyond the touchdown zone, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating the crew's ability to maintain control of the aircraft during the critical phases of flight. Local weather conditions, with a temperature of 81 °F and a 2 kt headwind, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 4,884 ft, which accounted for 44% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline position throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered a success, with a score of 99.9% reflecting the crew's proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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