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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 70 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 70 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 673 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,901 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,901 m of the 3,105 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 673 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (KOAK), the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 8 minutes and covered 2 nautical miles. Upon reaching runway 12, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, accelerating down the 1,447-meter stretch of the runway that it occupied, 45% of its total length. At a liftoff speed of 150 knots, the aircraft successfully lifted off the ground, taking advantage of the favorable local weather conditions, with a temperature of 22°C and a gentle 3-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed out of the San Francisco Bay area, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 1,027 feet above sea level to 30,982 feet, a vertical gain of 29,955 feet in just 14 minutes, covering a distance of 77 nautical miles. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which lasted 18 minutes and covered 128 nautical miles, as the aircraft flew southeast towards Tres Pinos, California. The crew then initiated a descent, reducing the aircraft's altitude from 31,188 feet to 11,246 feet, a decrease of 19,942 feet in 14 minutes, covering 89 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off again, this time for a brief 3-minute period, covering 17 nautical miles, before beginning its final descent.
As the aircraft approached Ontario International Airport (KONT), it initiated its final approach to runway 26L, flying from the east at a heading of 270.0°, 4 nautical miles from the threshold. The aircraft landed safely on the 3,103-meter runway, with a touchdown point 262 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 133 knots was slightly above the target, but the touchdown rate of -157 feet per minute was within acceptable limits. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, a process that took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 348 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 72 minutes, and the aircraft used 2,930 kilograms of fuel during the journey.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 26L at KONT Ontario International Airport, marking a successful conclusion to the approach from the east. The aircraft's descent was characterized by a high threshold height of 70 feet above ground level, exceeding the target by a considerable margin. However, the threshold speed of 140 knots was well within the acceptable range, demonstrating a high level of control and precision.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it became apparent that the touchdown speed of 133 knots was slightly above the optimal range. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate of -157 feet per minute was satisfactory, indicating a controlled and stable descent. The runway touchdown alignment was flawless, with the aircraft perfectly centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a gentle headwind of 6 knots, contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 1,825 meters, accounting for 59% of the runway length, was within acceptable parameters. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was deemed satisfactory, with a score of 89.3% reflecting a high level of proficiency and control.
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