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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 1,654 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,654 m of the 3,041 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 445 m 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 MMSD Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos took approximately 4 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The Boeing 737-800 then began its departure roll on runway 16, utilizing 63% of the 1,896-meter runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 167 knots. Local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 31 °C, with a wind speed of 14 knots from 119°, resulting in a crosswind of 12 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of MMSD Aeropuerto Internacional de Los Cabos, it began its enroute climb 1 mile south of the airport, reaching an altitude of 35,001 feet above sea level in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 179 nautical miles. The climb started from an initial altitude of 1,285 feet above sea level, resulting in an increase of 33,716 feet. The enroute level cruise phase began 1 mile west of MMCL Bachigualato Federal International Airport, lasting 42 minutes and covering 1,302 nautical miles. The aircraft then commenced its enroute descent 4 miles east of Pipestone, Minnesota, decreasing its altitude from 34,997 feet to 2,238 feet above sea level in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 141 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 12R at KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport was conducted from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 121.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,396 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a threshold speed well above the target at 162 knots, resulting in a touchdown distance of 445 meters, which was within acceptable limits. The touchdown speed of 158 knots was slightly fast, while the touchdown rate of -297 feet per minute was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft taxiing to the parking area from the runway in 3 minutes, covering 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 1,631 nautical miles, taking 79 minutes, and the aircraft utilized 9,769 kilograms of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 12R at KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, characterized by a good threshold height. The aircraft's threshold speed of 162 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high level of control and precision during the final stages of the approach. The aircraft's descent was well-managed, with a touchdown distance of 445 m, which was within acceptable limits.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 158 kt was slightly faster than desired, resulting in a touchdown rate of -297 fpm, which was considered fair. However, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway's centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 2 °C and a moderate headwind of 3 kt, did not appear to have a significant impact on the landing. The aircraft's performance was further highlighted by a total landing distance of 1,580 m, which represented 52% of the runway's length.
The rollout phase was executed smoothly, with the aircraft maintaining very good alignment on the runway centerline. Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 96.8% reflecting the crew's skill and attention to detail. The aircraft's performance and handling characteristics were well within acceptable limits, and the landing was completed without incident.
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