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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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Two stabilised approach gates, each with five checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 2,242 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 2,242 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 913 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at EGSS London Stansted Airport took approximately 5 minutes, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The Boeing 737-800 then commenced its departure roll on runway 22, utilizing 50% of the available runway length to achieve a takeoff distance of 1,376 meters. Liftoff speed was reached at 161 knots, with a local temperature of 18 °C and wind conditions of 14 knots at 239°. The crosswind component was minimal at 4 knots, while the headwind component contributed significantly to the aircraft's ground speed.
As the aircraft transitioned to the enroute phase, it began its initial climb 1 mile south east of Birchanger, Essex, at an altitude of 1,348 feet above sea level. The climb rate was impressive, with an increase of 2,313 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off at 3,661 feet asl, before resuming its climb 2 miles north west of Buntingford, Hertfordshire. This second climb phase was more substantial, with the aircraft ascending to 38,294 feet asl, an increase of 34,626 feet in 25 minutes, covering a distance of 164 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a prolonged level cruise phase, lasting 102 minutes, as it flew 349 nautical miles north west of Veulettes-sur-Mer, Normandie, France.
The total flight distance of 532 nautical miles was completed in 112 minutes, with the aircraft utilizing a significant amount of fuel, approximately -2,763 kilograms. The flight plan was carefully managed to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize flight time, taking into account the aircraft's performance characteristics and the prevailing weather conditions. The crew's expertise and adherence to standard operating procedures ensured a safe and efficient journey.
The Boeing 737-600 touched down on runway 11 at SMJP Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport with a good threshold height, allowing the crew to maintain a stable approach. The threshold speed of 125 kt was well within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach. The aircraft's touchdown distance of 332 m was also satisfactory, demonstrating the crew's ability to control the descent and maintain a stable rate of descent.
However, the touchdown speed of 119 kt was slightly above the recommended range, resulting in a touchdown rate of -164 fpm, which was still within the acceptable limits. The runway touchdown position was 10.8 m off-centreline, indicating a slight deviation from the centreline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 26 °C and a headwind of 4 kt, did not significantly impact the approach or landing.
The total landing distance of 777 m was 22% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing distance. The runway rollout alignment was also slightly off-centreline, deviating by 12.2 m from the centreline. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 95.0%. While there were some minor deviations from the ideal, the crew's performance was generally good, and the aircraft was brought to a safe stop within a reasonable distance.
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