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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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One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 3,595 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 369 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Vienna International Airport (LOWW), the Embraer E190 began its takeoff roll on runway 34, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 144 kt after covering 73% of the 2,639-meter runway. The aircraft lifted off with a slight tailwind of 1 kt, despite a moderate crosswind of 13 kt from the right. The local temperature was 18 °C, with a wind speed of 13 kt from 250°.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute climb phase, it began ascending from 1,528 ft above sea level to 2,077 ft, a gain of 550 ft in just 1 minute. This climb phase was followed by a brief level cruise, lasting 3 minutes and covering 6 nm, before the aircraft started its descent from 2,128 ft to 873 ft in 2 minutes, a decrease of 1,255 ft. The descent phase was initiated 1 mile south of Rauchenwarth, with the aircraft eventually aligning itself for a final approach to runway 34 at LOWW. The approach was made from the south, with a heading of 344.0° at 1 nm and 271 ft above ground level.
The Embraer E190 landed on runway 34, which was 3,602 meters long, with a threshold speed well above the target at 145 kt. The touchdown distance was 374 meters, and the touchdown speed was 143 kt, which was slightly faster than desired. The touchdown rate was also hard at -471 ft per minute. Although the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.0 meters from the centerline, the landing was otherwise uneventful. The total flight distance was 17 nm, and the aircraft used 219 kg of fuel during the 6-minute flight.
The Embraer E190 aircraft touched down on runway 34 at LOWW Vienna International Airport with a score of 92.0%. The final approach from the south, heading 344.0°, was initiated at 1 nm and 271 ft above ground level. The aircraft maintained a good threshold height, but the threshold speed was well above the target at 145 kt, indicating a slightly aggressive approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's performance was notable, with a touchdown distance of 374 m, which was within acceptable limits. However, the touchdown speed of 143 kt was fast, and the touchdown rate of -471 fpm was hard, suggesting a slightly firm landing. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.0 m from the centreline, which may have been due to the crosswind conditions. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 18 °C and a wind of 13 kt at 250°, contributed to the challenging approach.
Despite the minor deviations, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The crew's ability to maintain control and navigate the aircraft to a safe touchdown was evident. However, there is room for improvement in terms of approach speed and touchdown characteristics. The score of 92.0% reflects the aircraft's performance, and the crew's efforts to execute a safe and efficient landing.
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