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Fly the aircraft onto the runway at the aim point instead of holding it off and letting it float further down the runway.
What happened: This landing touched down well beyond the target point on the runway, with nothing else in the approach or flare accounting for it.
Watch for: Aim point markings: touchdown at the target point on the runway.
Ground effect becomes significant below about one wingspan of height. A Cessna 172, with a 36 ft span, enters ground effect at flare height - the float it feels in the hold-off is ground effect arriving on cue. An A320, with a span around 117 ft, has been in ground effect since before the threshold and there is no sudden cushion to feel, only a gradual reduction in induced drag that lengthens any float you allow.
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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 1,790 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,790 m of the 3,564 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 739 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) on runway 10, the Airbus A320 began its takeoff roll, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 154 kt. The aircraft cleared the runway threshold at 61% of its length, utilizing a takeoff distance of 1,405 meters. Local weather conditions at the time featured a temperature of 32 °C, with a wind of 17 kt at 100 °, resulting in a 5 kt crosswind and a 16 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the island, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile south of Marigot, Saint Martin. The climb phase saw the aircraft ascend from 901 ft to 36,009 ft, a vertical increase of 35,108 ft, in just 21 minutes and covering 139 nm. Following this, the aircraft transitioned into a level cruise, maintaining an altitude of 36,009 ft for 111 minutes as it covered 847 nm. The cruise phase concluded approximately 5 miles west of CPX, Culebra, Puerto Rico. The aircraft then commenced its enroute descent, reducing altitude from 35,743 ft to 1,301 ft in 21 minutes and covering 120 nm, prior to commencing its final approach to runway 09 at Miami International Airport (KMIA).
The final approach to runway 09 at KMIA was conducted from the west, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 87.0 ° at 4 nm and 1,281 ft above ground level. The aircraft touched down 311 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 124 kt and a smooth touchdown rate of -150 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. Following touchdown, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, covering less than 1 nm in 10 minutes. The total flight distance was 1,114 nm, with a total flight time of 168 minutes and a fuel consumption of 6,410 kg.
The final approach to runway 09 at KMIA Miami International Airport was initiated from the west, heading 87.0° at 4 nm and 1,281 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a stable and controlled descent throughout the approach, with a good quality profile that ensured a smooth transition to the landing phase. The threshold height was well-managed, allowing for a timely and controlled touchdown.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was 124 kt, which was within the acceptable range. The touchdown point was 311 m beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within the acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -150 fpm was smooth, and the runway touchdown alignment was very good, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 31 °C and a gentle headwind of 4 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,697 m was 48% of the runway length, which is within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating that the aircraft remained on the centreline throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was executed with high precision and control, resulting in a score of 95.6%.
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