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Hold the approach aim point and let the aircraft settle onto 1,500 ft instead of holding it off in the flare.
What happened: Touchdown point came 326 ft past the target, landing at 1,826 ft against the 1,500 ft aim point, with threshold speed and the flare both within limits.
Watch for: Touchdown distance marker: 1,500 ft from the threshold.
Preparing for a stable approach will give you time to decide on whether to attempt the landing or going around. Too much altitude with a high sink rate will result in carrying too much speed onto the runway. Configuring flaps and the gear late also won't help the speed decay.
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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.
At the 1,000 ft gate: glideslope 1.8° against the runway's 3° and centreline 6.1° off, against a 1° limit.
At the 500 ft gate: glideslope 1.5° against the runway's 3° and speed 7 kt SLOW on the reference speed of 148 kt.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,233 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,233 ft of the 11,039 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,826 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (TJSJ) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took approximately 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. Upon reaching runway 08, the aircraft initiated its departure roll, utilizing 50% of the 9,700-foot runway to achieve liftoff at a speed of 161 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 89°F, with a wind speed of 9 knots from a direction of 106°, resulting in a 6-knot crosswind and a 7-knot headwind.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb approximately 1 mile northeast of TJSJ, rising from an initial altitude of 931 feet above sea level to a cruising altitude of 23,999 feet, an increase of 23,069 feet in just 9 minutes. This climb phase covered a distance of 49 nautical miles. Following a brief enroute level cruise phase that lasted 13 minutes and covered 81 nautical miles, the aircraft initiated its enroute descent approximately 10 miles southeast of Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC). The descent phase, which lasted 17 minutes and covered 84 nautical miles, saw the aircraft decrease its altitude from 23,756 feet to 941 feet above sea level.
Upon reaching the final approach phase, the Boeing 737-MAX8 began its descent towards runway 35 at Las Américas International Airport (MDSD), aligning itself with the runway from a heading of 4.0° at an altitude of 887 feet above ground level, approximately 4 nautical miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft landed on the 11,068-foot runway, touching down 477 feet beyond the touchdown zone at a speed of 144 knots. The total landing distance was 4,984 feet, utilizing 45% of the available runway length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took approximately 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 221 nautical miles, with a total flight time of 49 minutes and a fuel consumption of 3,934 pounds.
The Boeing 737-MAX8 touched down on runway 35 at MDSD Las Américas International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the landing phase. The aircraft's approach to the runway from the south, heading 4.0° at 4 nm and 887 ft above ground level (agl), was characterized by good quality, with the crew effectively managing the descent and alignment. The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed of 151 kt was well within the acceptable range.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed of 144 kt was slightly above the ideal, but the touchdown rate of -187 fpm was good, indicating a controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The touchdown point was 477 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which, although not ideal, did not compromise the safety of the landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 77 °F and a light wind of 3 kt at 80°, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 4,984 ft, which accounted for 45% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was scored 97.8%, reflecting a high level of proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.
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