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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,993 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 2,117 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from KGPI Glacier Park International Airport, the Boeing 737-900 initiated its takeoff roll on runway 02. The aircraft accelerated to liftoff speed of 149 kt, clearing the ground at 5,942 ft, which represented 66% of the available runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 48 °F and a gentle tailwind of 1 kt, with a crosswind component of 6 kt.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent 1 mile northeast of KFCA Glacier Park Intl Kalispell, rising from 3,725 ft to 32,979 ft in a mere 16 minutes, covering a distance of 105 nm. The climb phase was followed by a 97-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude and covered a significant 281 nm. The descent phase commenced 6 miles southwest of KMLD Malad City Airport, where the aircraft shed 27,389 ft in altitude over a 15-minute period, covering 84 nm. The final approach to runway 16R at KSLC Salt Lake City International Airport was initiated from the north, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 175.0° at 4 nm and 1,370 ft above ground level.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 16R at KSLC Salt Lake City International Airport, with a touchdown point 758 ft beyond the designated touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 135 kt was within acceptable limits, while the touchdown rate of -282 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 22 ft from the centerline. The total landing distance of 4,265 ft represented 36% of the available runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nm. The total flight distance of 478 nm was achieved in 2 hours and 1 minute, with the aircraft consuming 8,592 lbs of fuel.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 16R at KSLC Salt Lake City International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the crew to maintain a stable approach. The threshold speed of 146 kt was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown speed of 135 kt was also within the desired parameters, suggesting a controlled descent.
However, the touchdown characteristics were not entirely satisfactory, with a touchdown rate of -282 fpm classified as fair. This may have been due to the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, which was 22 ft off the centreline. Despite this, the crew managed to maintain control and bring the aircraft to a stop within a reasonable distance. The total landing distance of 4,265 ft, which accounted for 36% of the runway length, was acceptable given the conditions.
The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 55 °F and a wind speed of 9 kt from 130 °. The crosswind and headwind components were both 7 kt, which may have contributed to the slight misalignment during touchdown. Nevertheless, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a high level of control and precision from the crew. Overall, the landing was scored 94.3%, reflecting a good performance despite some minor issues.
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