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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.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
The approach, gate by gate
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Departing from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG), the Airbus A320 began its journey on runway 27, accelerating down the 6,390-foot-long runway to a liftoff speed of 164 knots. The aircraft lifted off at 53% of the runway's length, with a local temperature of 56°F and a gentle headwind of 2 knots. The initial climb phase commenced shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft ascending from 1,887 feet above sea level to 34,707 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 106 nautical miles.
As the aircraft leveled off at cruising altitude, it entered a 34-minute enroute level cruise phase, during which it covered 266 nautical miles. The descent phase began 3 miles southwest of Patrick, South Carolina, with the aircraft descending from 34,050 feet to 2,005 feet in 14 minutes, covering 83 nautical miles. A brief 5-minute enroute level cruise phase followed, during which the aircraft covered 20 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 36 at Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR) was initiated from the south, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 348.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,277 feet above ground level.
The Airbus A320 landed on runway 36 at KMYR, touching down at a speed of 136 knots and a distance of 847 feet. The touchdown rate was slightly hard at -404 feet per minute, but the runway touchdown alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 4,635 feet, accounting for 49% of the runway's length. Following a smooth rollout, the aircraft taxied to the parking area in 2 minutes, covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 483 nautical miles, with a flight time of 80 minutes and a fuel consumption of 6,895 pounds.
The aircraft touched down on runway 36 at KMYR Myrtle Beach International Airport with a good threshold height, indicating a well-executed approach. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 140 kt, which may have been due to the aircraft's weight or the pilot's decision to maintain a higher speed for the landing. The touchdown distance of 847 ft was within acceptable limits, demonstrating good control and precision during the approach.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was a little fast at 136 kt, which may have contributed to the hard touchdown rate of -404 fpm. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot maintained a stable and controlled approach. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 55 °F and a headwind of 4 kt, were favorable for the landing.
The aircraft's rollout was smooth and well-controlled, with perfect alignment along the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 4,635 ft, which accounted for 49% of the runway length, was within acceptable limits. Overall, the landing was considered to be of high quality, with a score of 97.3%. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the execution of the approach, touchdown, and rollout phases, resulting in a safe and efficient landing.
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