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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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,440 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 29 m short of the threshold. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at London Heathrow Airport (EGLL) took approximately 4 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The Airbus A321 then commenced its departure roll on runway 27R, utilizing 42% of the available runway length to achieve a takeoff distance of 1,515 meters. Liftoff speed was reached at 186 knots, with a local temperature of 24°C and a wind of 13 knots at 260 degrees. The crosswind component was minimal, with a headwind of 13 knots.
The enroute climb phase began overhead Harmondsworth, Greater London, England, where the aircraft transitioned from a low altitude of 1,098 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 36,771 feet, an increase of 35,673 feet in 20 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 136 nautical miles. The enroute level cruise phase followed, commencing overhead Limesy, Normandie, France, and lasting 84 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 690 nautical miles. The descent phase from cruising altitude to a lower altitude began 1 mile north-west of Concerviano, Lazio, Italy, and continued in stages, with the final descent phase from 6,958 feet to 1,678 feet above sea level occurring 1 mile south-west of Apollosa, Campania, Italy.
The final approach to runway 24 at Naples International Airport (LIRN) was initiated from the north-east, with the aircraft heading 238.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,371 feet above ground level. Touchdown occurred before the threshold, with a touchdown speed of 133 knots and a heavy touchdown rate of -666 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was significantly misaligned, deviating 27.6 meters from the centerline. The local temperature was 19°C, with a wind of 13 knots at 211 degrees. The crosswind component was 6 knots, with a headwind of 12 knots. The total flight distance was 983 nautical miles, with a flight time of 135 minutes and a fuel consumption of -8,376 kilograms.
The final approach to runway 24 at LIRN Naples International Airport was initiated from the north east, heading 238.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,371 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a steady descent rate and a stable airspeed. However, the touchdown was premature, occurring before the threshold. The touchdown speed of 133 knots was within the acceptable range, indicating good control and management of the aircraft's energy state.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft exhibited a heavy touchdown rate of -666 feet per minute, which may have contributed to the significant misalignment of the runway touchdown position by 27.6 meters from the centreline. The centreline alignment was compromised, which may have been due to the aircraft's momentum and the pilot's reaction to the premature touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19°C and a crosswind of 6 knots, did not appear to significantly impact the approach or touchdown.
The rollout phase was marked by a deviation from the centreline, which may have been a result of the heavy touchdown rate and the pilot's attempt to regain control of the aircraft. Despite this, the overall performance of the aircraft and the pilot was satisfactory, with a score of 89.1%. However, the premature touchdown and heavy touchdown rate may indicate a need for further training or review of the approach and landing procedures.
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