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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 457 m instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 176 m past the target, landing at 633 m against the 457 m aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 457 m 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 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,326 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 633 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at SEGS Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport took approximately 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The Boeing 737-900 then began its departure roll on runway 14, utilizing 54% of the available runway length to achieve a takeoff distance of 1,291 meters. Liftoff speed was reached at 146 knots, with a local temperature of 29°C and a wind of 5 knots at 179°.
As the aircraft climbed out of SEGS, it transitioned into an enroute climb, ascending from 1,158 feet above sea level to 38,202 feet in 30 minutes, covering a distance of 226 nautical miles. The climb was characterized by a significant increase in altitude, with a total ascent of 37,044 feet. Following the initial climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, lasting 2 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. Subsequent enroute descents and level cruises were conducted, with the final descent initiated 6 miles northwest of Puerto Parra, Colombia, resulting in a total decrease in altitude of 34,230 feet in 18 minutes.
The Boeing 737-900 then began its final approach to runway 16 at SKCC Camilo Daza International Airport, aligning with the runway from the northwest. The aircraft touched down 215 meters beyond the touchdown zone, with a touchdown speed of 133 knots and a firm touchdown rate of -352 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 1,220 meters, utilizing 52% of the available runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, completing the flight in 156 minutes and consuming 8,054 kilograms of fuel. The total flight distance was 1,210 nautical miles.
The Boeing 737-900 touched down on runway 16 at SKCC Camilo Daza International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating good control and precision. The aircraft descended from an altitude of 1,352 feet above ground level (agl) at a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway, aligning with the heading of 149.0°. The threshold height was well-managed, and the threshold speed of 141 knots was achieved as expected.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 133 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -352 feet per minute (fpm) was firm but not excessive. The touchdown point was located 215 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 28°C and a gentle wind of 3 knots at 30°, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.
The total landing distance of 1,220 meters, which accounts for 52% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, demonstrating excellent control and precision during the post-landing phase. Overall, the landing performance of the Boeing 737-900 was satisfactory, with a score of 96.9%.
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