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Reduce power sooner on the approach so your speed is back to 146 kt well before the stabilisation gate.
What happened: This flight was fast at the stabilisation gate, then crossed the threshold high on a shallow descent and 18 kt above VREF; carrying that extra speed through to the threshold usually carries the touchdown long, and this flight touched down 50 m past the target point.
Watch for: Airspeed indicator: 146 kt at the threshold.
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: gear still up and speed 76 kt FAST on the reference speed of 146 kt.
At the 500 ft gate: speed 50 kt FAST on the reference speed of 146 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,692 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,692 m of the 2,713 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 507 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Naples International Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching runway 06, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, utilizing 1,373 meters, or 67% of the runway, to achieve liftoff at a speed of 160 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 25°C, with a 5-knot headwind and a negligible crosswind.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute altitude, it began its ascent 1 mile south-east of Casoria, Italy, reaching a maximum altitude of 34,659 feet above sea level in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 133 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a 60-minute level cruise, during which the aircraft covered 436 nautical miles, before initiating its descent 27 miles south of Adamas, Greece. The descent phase saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 34,963 feet to 1,598 feet in 18 minutes, covering a distance of 100 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 27 at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport was conducted from the east, with the aircraft touching down 100 meters beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 154 knots.
The landing distance of 1,621 meters, or 73% of the runway, was slightly above the target, while the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The aircraft's taxiing to the parking area from the runway took approximately 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 676 nautical miles was achieved in 106 minutes, with the aircraft utilizing 4,925 kilograms of fuel. The local weather conditions at the time of landing featured a temperature of 19°C, with a 3-knot headwind and a 2-knot crosswind.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 27 at LGIR Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, marking the culmination of a well-executed approach from the east. The aircraft's descent was characterized by a slightly high threshold height of 65 ft agl, exceeding the target by a margin of 15 ft. However, the threshold speed of 164 kt was significantly above the target, indicating a high level of pilot proficiency in managing the aircraft's energy state.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it became apparent that the touchdown was firm, with a rate of -365 fpm. The touchdown speed of 154 kt was also faster than desired, suggesting that the pilots may have been able to benefit from a slightly more gradual deceleration. Notwithstanding these minor deviations, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, a testament to the pilots' skill and attention to detail. The touchdown point was located 100 m beyond the touchdown zone, a relatively minor excursion that did not compromise the overall safety of the landing.
The subsequent rollout phase was marked by excellent alignment, with the aircraft tracking very close to the centreline. The total landing distance of 1,621 m was 73% of the available runway length, a respectable figure that reflects the pilots' ability to manage the aircraft's speed and energy state effectively. Overall, the landing was scored at 89.1%, a strong performance that highlights the pilots' proficiency and attention to detail. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19 °C and a gentle headwind of 3 kt, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing, but the pilots' skills and experience were undoubtedly the key factors in achieving a safe and efficient touchdown.
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