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This flight, operated in a Cessna 152 aircraft, began with an enroute climb that started above Sedona in Arizona, the United States. During this phase, the aircraft ascended from its initial altitude of 6,500 ft above sea level to a slightly lower point of 6,446 ft above sea level, achieving an increase of just 54 ft in a single minute and covering a distance of 2 nm.
After a brief enroute leveling period, also known as cruise, that lasted for two minutes and covered 1 nm, the aircraft started its enroute descent above KSEZ Sedona Airport, located in Sedona, Arizona. The descent phase was notable for a rapid decrease in altitude, dropping from 6,521 ft above sea level to 4,879 ft above sea level, a change of 1,642 ft in two minutes, and covering a short distance of 1 nm.
The Cessna 152 eventually landed on runway 21 at KSEZ Sedona Airport, which is approximately 1,562 meters long. Although the initial touchdown height was considered good, the pilots had to manage higher-than-recommended threshold speeds of 122 kt. Furthermore, upon touchdown, the aircraft landed too far beyond the designated touchdown zone, specifically 320 meters away, and at a speed of 89 kt, which is considered excessive. The landing was marked by a steep drop in altitude of -743 fpm, or feet per minute, making it a very heavy touchdown rate.
Additionally, an analysis of the landing revealed that the aircraft's position on the runway was slightly misaligned from the centerline, a deviation of approximately 13.7 meters. The prevailing weather conditions at the time of landing were relatively mild, with a temperature of 6 degrees Celsius and a light wind blowing at 1 kt from 217 degrees. With no crosswind, the pilots had to contend with a slight headwind of 1 kt.
The overall performance of the aircraft during this flight yielded a total distance of 5 nm, which it covered in just 4 minutes while consuming a relatively small quantity of fuel weighing 1 kg.
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Enroute climb started overhead Sedona (Arizona, United States). Climbing from 6,500 ft asl to 6,446 ft asl, an increase of 54 ft in 1 minutes and covering 2 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 95 kt 91 kt min to max 98 kt |
96 | 94 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 ° |
0.0 | 0.0 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.08 g |
0.96 | 1.00 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -82 fpm -360 fpm min to max -1 fpm |
-1 | -22 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 6,476 ft asl 6,446 ft asl min to max 6,500 ft asl |
6,500 | 6,446 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -1.5 ° min to max 0.5 ° |
0.0 | 0.2 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 |
Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south east of KSEZ Sedona Airport Sedona (Arizona, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average altitude 6,415 ft asl 6,405 ft asl min to max 6,442 ft asl |
6,442 | 6,428 ft asl | |
| 100 % |
Average speed 95 kt 93 kt min to max 96 kt |
95 | 94 kt | |
| 100 % |
Average bank angle 17.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 27.0 ° |
0.1 | 3.2 ° | |
| 100 % |
Average g force 1.05 g 0.86 g min to max 1.14 g |
1.00 | 0.86 g | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -1.0 ° min to max 4.1 ° |
0.2 | 4.1 ° | |
| Info |
Landing Lights Switched On at 20:00:13 |
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| Info |
Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:00:13 |
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| Info |
Landing Gear Down at 20:00:13 |
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| Info |
Pitot Heat Switched On at 20:00:13 |
Enroute descent started 1 mile south west of KSEZ Sedona Airport Sedona (Arizona, United States). Descent from 6,521 ft asl to 4,879 ft asl, a decrease of 1,642 ft in 2 minutes and covering 1 nm.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 100 % |
Average speed 111 kt 86 kt min to max 130 kt |
86 | 122 kt | |
| 83.66 % |
Average bank angle 16.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 48.2 ° |
0.4 | 1.8 ° | |
| 91.43 % |
Average g force 1.14 g 0.20 g min to max 1.64 g |
0.99 | 1.64 g | |
| Info |
Average VSI -1,344 fpm -3,377 fpm min to max 653 fpm |
653 | -3,343 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude 5,747 ft asl 4,879 ft asl min to max 6,521 ft asl |
6,521 | 4,879 ft asl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -6.0 ° -18.2 ° min to max 4.5 ° |
4.5 | -11.1 ° | |
| Info |
Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0 |
0 | 0 | |
| Info |
Flaps Position 1 at 20:01:18 |
Landing on runway 21 at KSEZ Sedona Airport, runway length 1,562 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was excessively high at 122 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 0 % |
Threshold speed was excessively high at 122 kt. Target 58 kt |
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| 100 % |
Target 50 ft agl |
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| 0 % |
Landing and flare profile |
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| 67.2 % |
Heading variation 0.3 ° -0.8 ° min to max 1.3 ° |
0.2 | 1.2 ° | |
| 28.8 % |
Average bank angle 15.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.1 ° |
1.8 | 2.4 ° | |
| 89.43 % |
Average g force 1.06 g 0.13 g min to max 1.83 g |
1.64 | 0.87 g | |
| Info |
Average speed 103 kt 89 kt min to max 122 kt |
122 | 89 kt | |
| Info |
Average VSI -608 fpm -3,343 fpm min to max 159 fpm |
-3,343 | -743 fpm | |
| Info |
Average altitude -20 ft agl -56 ft agl min to max 46 ft agl |
46 | -56 ft agl | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -2.4 ° -11.1 ° min to max 3.3 ° |
-11.1 | -7.2 ° |
Touchdown point was 320 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 89 kt was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -743 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 13.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 6 °C. Wind 1 kt at 217 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
| Score | Description | Start | Profile | End |
| 75.76 % |
Touchdown VSI was -743 fpm. |
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| 81.73 % |
Touchdown distance was 624 m Target 457 m |
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| 0 % |
Speed at touchdown 89 kt Target below 42 kt |
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| 61.31 % |
Runway alignment max 13.66 m 9.44 m left |
13.66 | 6.87 m | |
| 5.89 % |
Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.5 ° |
2.4 | 8.7 ° | |
| 69.14 % |
Average g force 1.18 g 0.27 g min to max 2.58 g |
0.87 | 2.58 g | |
| 80 % |
Landing Bounce |
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| Info |
Average speed 83 kt 80 kt min to max 89 kt |
89 | 81 kt | |
| Info |
Average pitch angle -1.8 ° -8.6 ° min to max 8.7 ° |
-7.2 | -6.1 ° |
Comprehensive Report on Cessna 152 Landing Incident
On a recent occasion, a Cessna 152 aircraft landed at KSEZ Sedona Airport with a score of 45.3%, highlighting areas for improvement in the landing procedure. The aircraft touched down on runway 21, which has a length of 1,562 meters, providing sufficient space for landing operations.
The threshold height presented no significant issues for the pilots, but the threshold speed of 122 knots (226 km/h) was excessively high. Ideal threshold speeds typically range between 85 and 115 knots (156-215 km/h) for a Cessna 152. This excessive speed suggests that the pilots may have applied excessive back pressure on the yoke, or failed to configure the aircraft properly for landing.
The touchdown point was 320 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating that the pilots overshot the initial touchdown intention. Moreover, with a touchdown speed of 89 knots (166 km/h), the aircraft was descending at an excessively fast rate. A proper touchdown speed typically lies between 70 and 80 knots (130-150 km/h) for a Cessna 152. The resulting touchdown rate was an alarming -743 feet per minute (fpm), which indicates an overly steep descent.
Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by approximately 13.7 meters from the centerline, raising concerns about the pilots' alignment with the runway centerline. This can lead to difficulties with directional control following touchdown and potential damage to the aircraft.
Local weather conditions during the incident included a relatively low temperature of 6 °C (42.8 °F) and light winds of 1 knot (1.8 km/h) at 217°. Given the minimal crosswind and headwind factors, the pilots would have had a relatively easy time with handling the aircraft.
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