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This flight involved a DHC-6 aircraft taking off from Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the island of Saba in the Caribbean Netherlands. The climb began 3 miles east of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from an initial altitude of 1,100 feet above sea level to 689 feet above sea level, a total increase of 411 feet in just 1 minute. During this time, the aircraft covered a distance of 2 nautical miles.
As the aircraft approached the airport, it began its final descent onto runway 30, which is 979 feet long. The approach was made from the east, with the aircraft heading in a direction of 292.0 degrees at a distance of 1 nautical mile from the runway. At this point, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 546 feet above ground level.
The landing itself was smooth, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 61 knots and a distance of 61 feet from the threshold. The touchdown rate was also good, at -166 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit and a gentle headwind of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
The total landing distance was 354 feet, which is just 36% of the runway length. This indicates that the aircraft was able to land safely and efficiently, with a perfect runway rollout alignment. The flight itself was relatively short, covering a total distance of 3 nautical miles and lasting just 3 minutes. The aircraft also used a minimal amount of fuel, burning just -3 pounds during the flight.
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Enroute climb started 3 miles east of TNCS Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport Saba (Saba, Caribbean Netherlands). Climbing from 1,100 ft asl to 689 ft asl, an increase of 411 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 114 kn 86 kn min to max 146 kn |
146 | 86 kn | |
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Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.8 ° |
0.1 | 5.3 ° | |
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Average g force 1.04 g 0.88 g min to max 1.37 g |
1.24 | 1.01 g | |
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Average VSI -183 fpm -1,614 fpm min to max 1,110 fpm |
295 | -435 fpm | |
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Average altitude 995 ft asl 689 ft asl min to max 1,258 ft asl |
1,100 | 689 ft asl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.6 ° -6.3 ° min to max 5.0 ° |
1.0 | 2.2 ° | |
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Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Battery Master On at 20:47:23 |
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Engine 1 Started at 20:47:23 |
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Engine 2 Started at 20:47:23 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:47:23 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:47:34 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:47:34 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:47:34 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:47:34 |
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Beacon Lights Switched Off at 20:47:37 |
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Landing Lights Switched Off at 20:47:37 |
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Navigation Lights Switched Off at 20:47:37 |
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Strobe Lights Switched Off at 20:47:37 |
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Landing Gear Up at 20:47:37 |
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Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:47:39 |
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Landing Lights Switched On at 20:47:39 |
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Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:47:39 |
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Strobe Lights Switched On at 20:47:39 |
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Landing Gear Down at 20:47:39 |
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Flaps Position 1 at 20:48:47 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 20:48:51 |
Approaching runway 30 at TNCS Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 546 ft agl to 323 ft agl. A decrease of 223 ft in 33 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Approach angle 4.2 ° 3.6 ° min to max 4.6 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.6 | 4.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 78 kn 68 kn min to max 88 kn |
85 | 72 kn | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.6 ° 0.3 ° min to max 1.0 ° |
0.3 | 0.6 ° | |
| 94.35 % |
Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 5.1 ° |
5.1 | 0.3 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g |
1.01 | 0.99 g | |
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Average VSI -392 fpm -775 fpm min to max 62 fpm |
-436 | -630 fpm | |
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Average altitude 466 ft agl 323 ft agl min to max 546 ft agl |
546 | 323 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -2.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° |
2.2 | -1.9 ° | |
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Flaps Position 4 at 20:49:02 |
Approaching runway 30 at TNCS Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 312 ft agl to -10 ft agl. A decrease of 322 ft in 31 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 79.5 % |
Approach angle 1.2 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
4.3 | 0.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 65 kn 62 kn min to max 71 kn |
71 | 62 kn | |
| 87.6 % |
Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.8 ° |
0.6 | -0.1 ° | |
| 92.43 % |
Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 ° |
1.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g |
1.02 | 1.04 g | |
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Average VSI -399 fpm -936 fpm min to max -217 fpm |
-635 | -217 fpm | |
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Average altitude 34 ft agl -10 ft agl min to max 312 ft agl |
312 | -10 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 3.1 ° -4.1 ° min to max 5.7 ° |
-1.6 | 5.7 ° |
Landing on runway 30 at TNCS Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, runway length 979 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 62 kn. Target 70 kn |
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Target 16 ft agl |
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Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° |
-0.1 | -0.2 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.04 g 1.04 g min to max 1.05 g |
1.04 | 1.05 g | |
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Average speed 62 kn 61 kn min to max 62 kn |
62 | 61 kn | |
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Average VSI -189 fpm -210 fpm min to max -166 fpm |
-210 | -166 fpm | |
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Average altitude 5 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 5 ft agl |
5 | 4 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle 6.2 ° 5.8 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
5.8 | 6.6 ° |
Touchdown distance was good at 61 ft. Touchdown speed at 61 kn was good. Touchdown rate was good at -166 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 59 °F. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kn Headwind: 1 kn.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 97.73 % |
Touchdown VSI was -166 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 61 ft Target 826 ft |
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Speed at touchdown 61 kn Target below 72 kn |
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Runway alignment max 3.3 ft 3.0 ft right |
-2.6 | -3.3 ft | |
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Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.16 g 1.05 g min to max 1.22 g |
1.05 | 1.12 g | |
| 100 % |
Landing Bounce |
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Average speed 61 kn 60 kn min to max 61 kn |
61 | 60 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 5.6 ° min to max 6.6 ° |
6.6 | 6.1 ° |
Total landing distance 354 ft, 36 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 354 ft 36 % of runway. |
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Runway alignment max 3.7 ft 0.0 ft left to 3.7 ft right |
-3.4 | -3.3 ft | |
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Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g |
1.10 | 1.00 g | |
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Average speed 51 kn 37 kn min to max 59 kn |
59 | 37 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.3 ° |
6.2 | 0.8 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.0 | 0.5 ° |
Exiting runway, average speed 15 kn
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
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Average speed 13 kn 0 kn min to max 25 kn |
25 | 0 kn | |
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Average pitch angle 0.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.7 ° |
0.7 | 0.4 ° | |
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Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g |
1.00 | 1.00 g | |
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Parking Brake On at 20:50:09 |
The DHC-6 aircraft successfully landed on runway 30 at TNCS Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, achieving a high score of 97.8%. The final approach was conducted from the east, heading 292.0° at 1 nautical mile and 546 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately touching down on the runway with a distance of 61 feet.
The touchdown speed of 61 knots was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -166 feet per minute (fpm) was also satisfactory. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 59°F and a gentle headwind of 1 knot at 269°.
The total landing distance of 354 feet was significantly shorter than the available runway length of 979 feet, accounting for only 36% of the runway. This indicates that the aircraft had sufficient stopping distance and was able to come to a stop within a relatively short distance. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, suggesting that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase.
Overall, the landing was executed with precision and control, and the aircraft demonstrated excellent performance in terms of speed, distance, and alignment. The high score of 97.8% reflects the pilot's skill and expertise in navigating the aircraft through the final approach and landing phases.
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