One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

The initial impact was 420 feet past the runway 23 threshold. The aircraft came to a rest inverted on runway 15L, approximately 1,800 feet beyond the thresholds, and about 75 feet to the right of the runway edge. degree bank Two seconds before touchdown, the planes bank angle to the right increased, to 5.9

Descent 92

Descent Threshold Knot Flight Deck 92

Fear of Landing

MAY 16, 2025

Although it is referred to as the decision speed, V 1 represents a crucial threshold: any choice to reject the take off must be made before reaching V 1 , so that the stopping is already in progress when it reaches V 1. After V1, the Pilot Flying’s hand should be removed from the thrust levers. ” as they reached V R.

Thrust 100

Thrust V Speed Knot Runway 100

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

The primary flight controls on the DC-10 (ailerons, rudder, elevators, spoilers) were all operated by hydraulic pressure and the first officer was quick to realize that his controls were unresponsive to his inputs. Touchdown At 16:00 the airplane touched down on the runway threshold to the left of the centerline.

Runway 301

Runway Horizontal Stabilizer Airline Airlines 301