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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
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 2,943 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 218 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking area to the runway, which took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, then departed from runway 26 at VOTP Tirupati Airport. The takeoff distance was 1,235 meters, which accounted for 54% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 153 knots.
The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 8 knots at a direction of 270 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 7 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile south of Renigunta in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India. The climb took 37 minutes and covered a distance of 243 nautical miles, with the aircraft ascending from an altitude of 1,391 feet above sea level to 38,677 feet above sea level, an increase of 37,286 feet.
Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 20 miles south east of Yanam in the State of Andhra Pradesh, India. This phase lasted for 52 minutes and covered a distance of 585 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 16 miles south east of Burhanuddin in the Barisal Division of Bangladesh. The descent took 11 minutes and covered a distance of 57 nautical miles, with the aircraft descending from an altitude of 37,905 feet above sea level to 1,292 feet above sea level, a decrease of 36,613 feet.
The final approach to runway 23 at VGEG Shah Amanat International Airport was made from the north east, with the aircraft heading at 228.0 degrees at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,260 feet above ground level. The landing was made on runway 23, which had a length of 2,943 meters. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 2 knots at a direction of 190 degrees. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 2 knots.
The touchdown speed was 133 knots, which was considered good, and the touchdown distance was 219 meters, also considered good. However, the touchdown rate was fair at -262 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.4 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 775 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good.
The taxiing period from the runway to the parking area took approximately 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 891 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 102 minutes. The aircraft used 6,365 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft successfully landed at VGEG Shah Amanat International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The final approach to runway 23 was initiated from the north east, with a heading of 228.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,260 feet above ground level (agl). This approach was executed with precision, as evident from the aircraft's ability to maintain a good threshold height and speed.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a satisfactory performance, with a touchdown speed of 133 knots being within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 219 meters was also within the expected parameters, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. However, the touchdown rate of -262 feet per minute (fpm) was only fair, suggesting that the aircraft could have maintained a more stable rate of descent.
One notable aspect of the landing was the slight misalignment of the runway touchdown position, which was 5.4 meters off the centerline. This deviation, although minor, highlights the importance of precise navigation and control during the final stages of the approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 27°C and a gentle headwind of 2 knots, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 775 meters, which accounted for 26% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. This indicates that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled rollout, with the runway rollout alignment being very good. Overall, the landing was executed with a high degree of proficiency, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate complex flight scenarios and maintain a safe and controlled touchdown.
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