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Improve the touchdown
There are several things that can go wrong during the flare, carrying too much speed over the threshold, starting the flare at the wrong height and inconsistent flight control inputs, all contribute to a poor flare resulting in a hard touchdown or a float down the runway.
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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 1,624 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,624 m of the 2,540 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 884 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The 2.04 G arrival is the firm side of smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from London City Airport, the Boeing 737-800 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 27, the crew prepared for departure, taking into account the local weather conditions, with a temperature of 17 °C and a gentle headwind of 2 kt at 270 °.
As the aircraft lifted off the ground, it accelerated to a liftoff speed of 150 kt, using 92% of the available runway length of 1,229 m. The initial climb phase began shortly after, as the aircraft ascended from 940 ft above sea level to 2,983 ft, a gain of 2,043 ft in just 1 minute, while covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The crew continued to climb and level off at various points along the route, including over Woodford Green and Ingrave, before reaching a cruising altitude of 22,991 ft. The aircraft then began its descent, gradually losing altitude as it approached its destination, Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
As the aircraft entered the final approach phase, it aligned itself with runway 24, heading 247.0 ° at 4 nautical miles and 1,329 ft above ground level. The landing was executed smoothly, with the aircraft touching down 474 m beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 142 kt. The total landing distance was 1,549 m, which accounted for 74% of the available runway length. The aircraft then rolled out, but its alignment was slightly off, deviating from the centreline by 15.6 m. The flight had covered a total distance of 260 nautical miles, using 5,017 kg of fuel in the process, and took approximately 48 minutes to complete.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 24 at EBCI Brussels South Charleroi Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the crew to maintain a controlled approach. The threshold speed was also well-managed at 143 kt, indicating a smooth transition from the approach to the touchdown phase. The aircraft landed at a speed of 142 kt, which was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -482 fpm was slightly higher than desired, suggesting a slightly harder touchdown than intended.
The touchdown point was located 474 m beyond the touchdown zone, which is a moderate deviation from the ideal touchdown position. The runway touchdown position was also misaligned by 9.7 m from the centreline, indicating a slight drift during the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 2 kt, did not significantly impact the landing. The crosswind component was minimal, with a 1 kt wind blowing from the west.
The total landing distance of 1,549 m was 74% of the available runway length, which is within the acceptable range. However, the runway rollout alignment was misaligned by 15.6 m from the centreline, indicating a slight drift during the rollout phase. Overall, the landing scored 84.4%, reflecting a good but not exceptional performance. The crew demonstrated good control during the approach and touchdown phases, but could improve their alignment during the rollout phase.
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