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In the last part of the flare, hold a little more back pressure to fully arrest the sink before the mains touch down.
What happened: Threshold speed and height were within limits, and the flare began on time and arrested the sink normally; even so, the touchdown rate was 208 fpm, a firm touchdown.
Watch for: Vertical speed indicator: a smooth, gentle rate at touchdown
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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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 5,480 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,480 ft of the 9,989 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,560 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from San Francisco International Airport (KSFO), the Boeing 737-800 began its journey on runway 28L, where it accelerated to liftoff speed of 156 kt after a takeoff distance of 4,499 ft, which covered 41% of the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 98 °F, with a wind speed of 6 kt at 259 °, resulting in a 4 kt crosswind and a 5 kt headwind.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it passed overhead San Bruno, California, and continued to ascend to 34,997 ft, an increase of 34,058 ft in 26 minutes, covering 181 nm. The enroute level cruise phase started 5 miles south of Spanish Springs Airport (KSPN) in Nevada and lasted 97 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 1,094 nm. The descent phase began 2 miles southeast of Ghent, Minnesota, and the aircraft descended from 34,939 ft to 8,274 ft in 18 minutes, covering 111 nm. The final descent phase started 1 mile east of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and the aircraft touched down on runway 30L at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP) after a total landing distance of 5,223 ft, which was 52% of the runway length.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 91 °F, with a wind speed of 6 kt at 259 °, resulting in a 4 kt crosswind and a 4 kt headwind. The touchdown speed was 132 kt, and the touchdown rate was excellent at -77 fpm. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, and the runway rollout alignment was also perfect. The total flight distance was 1,428 nm, and the flight duration was 165 minutes, during which the aircraft used 19,231 lbs of fuel.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down smoothly on runway 30L at KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, showcasing exceptional approach quality. The aircraft descended from 1,304 feet above ground level (agl) at 4 nautical miles from the runway, aligning perfectly with the heading of 301.0°. The approach was characterized by a stable and controlled descent, culminating in a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 139 knots.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it demonstrated a good touchdown speed of 132 knots, with a touchdown point located 203 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown rate of -77 feet per minute (fpm) was particularly impressive, indicating a well-executed and controlled landing. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 91°F and a gentle headwind of 4 knots, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The Boeing 737-800 continued to demonstrate exceptional control during the rollout phase, maintaining perfect alignment with the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 5,223 feet, which accounted for 52% of the runway length, was well within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was deemed a success, with a score of 99.6% reflecting the high level of proficiency displayed by the crew.
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