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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 1,500 ft instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 206 ft past the target, landing at 1,706 ft against the 1,500 ft aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 1,500 ft from the threshold.
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 5,057 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,057 ft of the 8,599 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,706 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX), the Boeing 737-900 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the designated runway, 24L, taking 16 minutes and covering a distance of 3 nautical miles. At 172 knots, the aircraft lifted off the ground, utilizing 72% of the 6,872-foot runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 67°F.
As the aircraft climbed to its cruising altitude, it traversed a significant vertical distance of 30,986 feet in 18 minutes, covering 114 nautical miles. The climb phase started approximately 2 miles south of Marina del Rey, California, and concluded 3 miles southeast of Wasco, California. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 12 minutes and covering 90 nautical miles. Following this, the aircraft began its descent, decreasing its altitude by 27,997 feet in 23 minutes, covering 135 nautical miles. The descent phase started 1 mile northeast of Parksdale, California, and concluded 2 miles southwest of Knights Landing, California. The aircraft then entered a series of short level cruise phases, lasting a total of 6 minutes, before beginning its final descent.
The Boeing 737-900 landed safely on runway 17R at Sacramento International Airport (KSMF), utilizing 56% of the 8,612-foot runway. The touchdown point was 357 feet beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 142 knots and a smooth touchdown rate of -126 feet per minute. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 57°F and a wind speed of 8 knots from 170°. The aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking 6 minutes and covering 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 374 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 81 minutes and a fuel consumption of 7,791 pounds.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 17R at KSMF Sacramento International Airport with a smooth touchdown rate of -126 fpm, indicating a well-executed landing. The aircraft's speed at touchdown was 142 kt, which was within the acceptable range, and the threshold speed of 148 kt was also satisfactory. The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a very good runway touchdown alignment. The touchdown point was 357 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which was slightly beyond the ideal but still within acceptable limits.
As the aircraft rolled out, it maintained perfect alignment with the centreline, demonstrating excellent control and precision. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 57 °F and a headwind of 8 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable landing environment. The crosswind component of 2 kt was minimal, allowing the pilots to focus on maintaining a smooth and controlled touchdown. The total landing distance of 4,808 ft was 56% of the runway length, which was within the acceptable range.
The overall performance of the landing was outstanding, with a score of 99.2%. The combination of a smooth touchdown, good speed control, and perfect runway alignment resulted in a highly successful landing. The pilots' skill and experience were evident in their ability to navigate the aircraft safely and efficiently, even in the presence of a slight crosswind. The landing was a testament to the crew's professionalism and attention to detail.
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