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Keep the back pressure coming once the flare is established, holding the nose up through to touchdown instead of easing it.
What happened: The flare arrested the sink but 174 fpm of it came back before touchdown, and in flights like this one that returning sink usually carries through to a firm or hard touchdown at 387 fpm.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: the sink held near zero all the way through touchdown, not allowed to build back up.
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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,548 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 920 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD), the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 36L, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 4,222-foot stretch of the runway that it occupied, with a takeoff distance of 38% of the runway's length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 152 knots, with a local temperature of 55°F and a negligible headwind of 3 knots.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent 2 miles west of Paracuellos de Jarama, rising from 2,916 feet above sea level to 39,986 feet in a mere 22 minutes, covering a distance of 140 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with the aircraft gaining 37,070 feet in a relatively short period. Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 7 minutes and covering 51 nautical miles, before beginning its descent 5 miles southwest of Villanueva de Cordoba. The descent phase was notable for its steepness, with the aircraft losing 38,916 feet in altitude over a period of 30 minutes, covering a distance of 166 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 24 at Sania Ramel Airport (GMTN) was initiated from the northeast, with the aircraft heading 244.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,067 feet above ground level. However, a go-around was necessary due to an unknown reason, with the aircraft climbing to 145 feet above ground level. The aircraft subsequently landed on runway 24, with a touchdown distance of 918 feet and a touchdown speed of 128 knots, both of which were within acceptable limits. The total landing distance was 2,522 feet, occupying 37% of the runway's length. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 412 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 90 minutes and a fuel consumption of 7,834 pounds.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 24 at GMTN Sania Ramel Airport with a high degree of precision, showcasing a well-executed approach. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,067 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold, aligning itself with the runway heading of 244.0°. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 136 knots, indicating a well-controlled descent.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 918 feet, with a touchdown speed of 128 knots. Although the touchdown rate of -256 feet per minute was slightly below the optimal range, it was still considered fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 59°F and a 6-knot headwind, contributed to a smooth and controlled landing.
The aircraft's rollout was equally impressive, with perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 2,522 feet, which accounted for 37% of the runway length, was well within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing was considered highly successful, with a score of 99.3% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew.
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