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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 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 11,014 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,983 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF), the Boeing 737-800 began its journey down runway 29, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 144 kt after a takeoff distance of 4,176 ft, which covered 58% of the available runway. The aircraft encountered a crosswind of 11 kt and a headwind of 18 kt, with a temperature of 85 °F and a wind direction of 260 °.
As the aircraft climbed to its enroute cruise altitude, it began its ascent 1 mile southwest of Audubon Park, Kentucky, reaching a maximum altitude of 38,987 ft after a climb of 37,501 ft in 20 minutes, covering a distance of 130 nm. The aircraft then entered a level cruise phase, lasting 52 minutes and covering 401 nm, before beginning its descent 15 miles west of Keaton Beach, Florida. The descent from 38,992 ft to 5,465 ft took 22 minutes and covered 133 nm. The aircraft then entered a series of short level cruise phases, lasting a total of 6 minutes and covering 16 nm, before beginning its final descent 2 miles south of Gandy, Florida. The aircraft landed on runway 01L at Tampa International Airport (KTPA), with a touchdown speed of 128 kt and a touchdown rate of -187 fpm.
The landing distance of 4,288 ft was 39% of the available runway, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The aircraft then taxied to the parking area, covering a distance of 1 nm in 9 minutes. The total flight distance was 699 nm, taking 124 minutes, and the aircraft used 10,023 lbs of fuel. The local weather at the time of landing was a temperature of 81 °F and a wind direction of 330 °, with a crosswind of 5 kt and a headwind of 8 kt.
The Boeing 737-800 touched down on runway 01L at KTPA Tampa International Airport with a score of 97.8%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 2.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,270 feet above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a good threshold height. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 138 knots, indicating a slight deviation from the ideal landing conditions.
As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it touched down 618 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 128 knots, which was a little fast. Nevertheless, the touchdown rate was good at -187 feet per minute, demonstrating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 81°F and winds of 9 knots at 330°, contributed to a relatively smooth landing.
The total landing distance was 4,288 feet, which accounted for 39% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, with some minor deviations from the ideal conditions. However, the aircraft's performance and the pilot's skills ensured a safe and controlled landing.
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