How not to land an aircraft!

[wags]

Video testament to landing gear designers.

 

For those who want to fly to London City Airport, a cross wind adds to

 

the excitement (in addition to the short runway and steep approach).

 

The airport itself is located on the River Thames in downtown London,

 

and gives business people very quick access to the city. The

 

Millennium Dome is in the left side of the picture."

 

"The runway is only 1199 meters long, which is very short in airline

 

runway terms, thus it is only suitable for aircraft with good STOL

 

(short take-off and landing) performance. It also has a 5.5 degree

 

glide slope, as opposed to the conventional 3 degree slope to most

 

runways. The BAE 146 is the main jet type to operate into the place.

 

Most other aircraft are turbo props etc."

 

"When doing the approach you have to be fully configured, i.e., gear

 

down, full flaps and speed brakes before you commence descent from

 

3000 feet...or you won't get stopped before reaching the far end of

 

the runway. If it doesn't look or feel right it is generally a good

 

idea to give it away and have another attempt. For whatever reason,

 

this flight crew decided to press, but they DID make the first turn

 

off the runway. If nothing else, it's a testament to the toughness of

 

the BAE 146 airframe. The pilots handled it like a dirtbike!"

 

Enjoy... and I apologize if it has been posted before.

 

 

 

[facthunter]

Landing.

 

With a 5.5 degree slope on the approach the sink rate is probably about 1100 fpm. I'm glad that I was not on it and that I don't own it. That arrival would be very hard on the aeroplane and would require an airframe inspection before further flight. There was far too much crab on at touchdown, and that would put a great strain on everything. It is amazing what aeroplanes can take at times, but there is a limit to what they can put up with. Nev.

 

 

[dazza 38]

I think a under wear, inspection should be carried out as well.(for skid marks LOL)

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

Pilot's Tip of the Week by PilotWorkshops.com

 

that guy needs to go to this site and have a listen to Wally Moran's tip of the week on how to make smooth consistant and safe landings, sheesh!

 

 

[BigPete]

An old one but a good one (saying, that is, not the landing)

 

"Did we land or were we shot down......."

 

egads

 

 

[GraemeK]

I've been into London City a few times, and it's fair to say it's not fun in a crosswind .....

 

 

[motzartmerv]

Not fun??...relish it...

 

 

[Downunder]

I flew in 146's (as a passenger) at least weekly for years and felt very secure in them. Now in Fokker 100,s (Alliance Airlines) and the approach speed makes me nervous. Looking at the video above, only reinforces my opinion. How the front gear leg never broke off astounds me!!!!

 

 

[flying dog]

Ah!

 

Loved it.

 

Not that I am condoning bad landings.

 

I would LOVE to be in that plane on THAT landing.

 

Wow, what a buzz!

 

Ok, I'm not normal - but you probably already knew that. Didn't you?

 

 

[dodo]

Looks like my first solo

 

Except they stayed on the runway - I went chasing rabbits....

 

 

[flying dog]

 

Dodo

 

:score008:

 

I remember back to '91 flying over the "Grand canyon" in a charter plane - out taking happy snaps.

 

It was quick enough to get the right seat. It was BuMpY as... Or so the pilot said/appologied at the end.

 

I loved it.

 

Sure I am a bit older now and can't take quite as much "bashing" but it is fun as long as no one gets hurt.

 

 

[Guest eland2705]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank-you for flying Crash Airlines. Please remain in your seats, with your straps done up, whilst Capt. Kangaroo taxis the wreckage to the Gate"

 

 

[Tomo]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank-you for flying Crash Airlines. Please remain in your seats, with your straps done up, whilst Capt. Kangaroo taxis the wreckage to the Gate"

And thankyou for crashing with us today...

 

 

[Ben Longden]

That was amazing.....

 

I bet they need to check the belly for a groundstrike...

 

Ben

 

 

[bernardc]

watch this video again and note the elevator position. hard up for the whole event , this plane was not flying , it was plummeting, there is a difference .

 

 

[stanzahero]

A belly landing where the wheels got in the way?

 

"... now making impact at gate 3...."

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

it would be interesting to see a view of the cabin. wonder how many lockers burst open and people with loose belts bouncing up and down. big mess in the galley.

 

Might have had to pass the hat around for the 4 landing fees. looks like the butt fell out of the VSI at about 150ft.

 

 

[facthunter]

Flying or falling?

 

Horrible arrival. Really looks as if the approach speed is way too low, and the cross wind was never coped with. It didn't use a lot of runway. Nev