Departure
Arrival
Departing from Lukla Airport (VNLK), located in the Province 1 of Nepal, the DA62 aircraft initiated its enroute climb 5 miles southwest of the airport, ascending from an initial altitude of 12,861 feet above sea level to 9,400 feet above sea level. This climb phase, which lasted approximately 2 minutes, resulted in a significant increase of 3,461 feet in altitude, while covering a distance of 6 nautical miles. The aircraft's climb performance demonstrated a notable rate of ascent, showcasing its capabilities in high-altitude environments.
As the DA62 approached Lukla Airport for landing, it began its final approach to runway 06 from the southwest, aligning itself with a heading of 60.0° at an altitude of 43 feet above ground level and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft touched down on the 1,785-foot-long runway with a threshold speed slightly below the target of 71 knots, at a speed of 70 knots. The touchdown distance of 219 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown rate of 144 feet per minute was optimal. The runway touchdown alignment was also precise, indicating a high degree of control and precision during the landing phase.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 80°F, with a wind speed of 6 knots from a direction of 293°. The crosswind component was 4 knots, while the tailwind component was 3 knots. The total landing distance of 782 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway length, was satisfactory. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing and rollout phases. The DA62's performance during this flight was notable, with a total flight distance of 5 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 2 pounds, highlighting its efficiency and maneuverability in high-altitude environments.
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Enroute Climb
99.2 %
Enroute climb started 5 miles south west of VNLK Lukla Airport Lukla (Province 1, Nepal). Climbing from 12,861 ft asl to 9,400 ft asl, an increase of 3,461 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 128 kt 83 kt min to max 177 kt |
125 | 87 kt | |
| 98 % |
Average bank angle 10.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 41.0 ° |
13.3 | 1.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.59 g min to max 1.35 g |
0.96 | 0.88 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,959 fpm -5,482 fpm min to max 442 fpm |
-2,800 | -1,046 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 10,567 ft asl 9,400 ft asl min to max 12,861 ft asl |
12,861 | 9,400 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -5.1 ° -16.6 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
-9.3 | -3.1 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
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Landing Gear Up at 13:16:51 |
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Landing Gear Down at 13:18:18 |
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Flaps Position 2 at 13:18:37 |
Arrival Final 2
97.54 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 43 ft agl to -23 ft agl. A decrease of 65 ft in 3 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 91.8 % |
Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.4 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 ° |
3.3 | 2.4 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 86 kt 83 kt min to max 90 kt |
85 | 83 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation -0.6 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.5 ° |
-0.5 | -0.7 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.04 g |
0.94 | 1.01 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,240 fpm -1,321 fpm min to max -1,132 fpm |
-1,132 | -1,321 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 10 ft agl -23 ft agl min to max 43 ft agl |
43 | -23 ft agl | |
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Average pitch angle -2.8 ° -4.2 ° min to max -1.5 ° |
-4.2 | -1.5 ° |
Arrival Final 1
100 %
Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -106 ft agl. A decrease of 62 ft in 5 seconds.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Approach angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.0 ° Target 3.0 ° |
2.0 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 84 kt |
82 | 73 kt | |
| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
-0.4 | 0.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.11 g 0.93 g min to max 1.25 g |
1.07 | 1.12 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -592 fpm -1,308 fpm min to max -447 fpm |
-1,308 | -447 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -98 ft agl -106 ft agl min to max -44 ft agl |
-44 | -106 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 4.6 ° -0.2 ° min to max 5.6 ° |
-0.2 | 5.3 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 13:18:43 |
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| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:18:44 |
Arrival Landing
92.8 %
Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 1,785 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 71 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Threshold speed was a little below target at 71 kt. Target 83 kt |
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| 72.24 % |
Target 29 ft agl |
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| 100 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 100 % |
Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.2 ° |
0.2 | 0.2 ° | |
| 97.38 % |
Average bank angle 2.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.4 ° |
2.5 | 0.1 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.21 g 1.13 g min to max 1.39 g |
1.13 | 1.39 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 70 kt 69 kt min to max 71 kt |
71 | 70 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI -100 fpm -280 fpm min to max 144 fpm |
-280 | 144 fpm | |
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Average altitude 48 ft agl 47 ft agl min to max 52 ft agl |
47 | 52 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 10.2 ° 7.4 ° min to max 14.8 ° |
7.4 | 14.8 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Activated at 13:18:48 |
Arrival Touchdown
96.14 %
Touchdown distance was good at 219 ft. Touchdown speed at 70 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 144 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 80 °F. Wind 6 kt at 293 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Touchdown VSI was 144 fpm. |
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| 100 % |
Touchdown distance was 219 ft Target 1,095 ft |
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| 100 % |
Speed at touchdown 70 kt Target below 76 kt |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 3.8 ft 2.5 ft left |
3.8 | 1.9 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.1 | 0.4 ° | |
| 82.86 % |
Average g force 1.18 g 0.45 g min to max 2.10 g |
1.39 | 1.15 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 65 kt 61 kt min to max 70 kt |
70 | 61 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 11.8 ° 2.6 ° min to max 16.4 ° |
14.8 | 11.4 ° | |
| Info |
Stall Warning Deactivated at 13:18:50 |
Arrival Rollout
100 %
Total landing distance 782 ft, 44 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Landing distance 782 ft 44 % of runway. |
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| 100 % |
Runway alignment max 5.5 ft 1.9 ft left to 3.6 ft right |
1.9 | -3.6 ft | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g |
1.10 | 0.99 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 60 kt 45 kt min to max 72 kt |
72 | 45 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 5.8 ° min to max 11.2 ° |
11.2 | 6.5 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.1 ° |
0.4 | 0.6 ° |
Runway Exit
Exiting runway, average speed 8 kt
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| Info |
Average speed 12 kt 2 kt min to max 38 kt |
38 | 2 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 6.4 ° min to max 6.9 ° |
6.4 | 6.6 ° | |
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Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 ° |
0.6 | 0.2 ° | |
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Average g force 0.97 g 0.97 g min to max 0.98 g |
0.98 | 0.97 g |
The aircraft touched down on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, demonstrating a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and the airport's unique characteristics. The final approach was initiated from the south west, heading 60.0° at 0 nm and 43 ft above ground level, with the runway threshold height being well managed. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 71 kt, which may have been a result of the aircraft's weight or the pilot's decision to prioritize a smooth touchdown.
The touchdown characteristics were good, with a touchdown distance of 219 ft and a touchdown speed of 70 kt, both of which were within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of 144 fpm was perfect, indicating a well-controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 80 °F and winds of 6 kt at 293°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, at 4 kt and 3 kt respectively.
The total landing distance of 782 ft was 44% of the runway length, which is a reasonable figure considering the aircraft's size and the airport's short runway. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with a score of 97.2% reflecting the pilot's good performance and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Warning: Landed with a 3 kt tailwind
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