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I stand corrected. That was pretty low but the crew made the right call to go around. There are many elements that could cause them to end up in that position with wind shear being among them. With isolated heave rain showers and high terrain it could be a possibility.

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What that video appears to be is a near CFIT on a NPA. Fortunately, the outcome was favourable but obviously worthy of review by the crew, the operator, and potentially the regulator.

Both the Jazz NPA CFIT event in YAM (ground contact short of the runway) and the AC NPA CFIT event in YHZ (ground contact short of the runway) reports should be out shortly. In these cases, and in the case of the WJ SXM near ground/water contact short of the runway, it would appear that Wxx was a contributing factor. Other common factor is NPA and descent below MDA for the purpose of landing.

Important lesson here is that the stabalized approach criteria apply from company threshold (typically 1000' AGL for IMC) all the way to touchdown. Lots of approaches that were stable at 1000' AGL can become unstable as the final approach continues. The only correct response is to call for and initiate a go-around.

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1 hour ago, rudder said:

What that video appears to be is a near CFIT on a NPA. Fortunately, the outcome was favourable but obviously worthy of review by the crew, the operator, and potentially the regulator.

Both the Jazz NPA CFIT event in YAM (ground contact short of the runway) and the AC NPA CFIT event in YHZ (ground contact short of the runway) reports should be out shortly. In these cases, and in the case of the WJ SXM near ground/water contact short of the runway, it would appear that Wxx was a contributing factor. Other common factor is NPA and descent below MDA for the purpose of landing.

Important lesson here is that the stabalized approach criteria apply from company threshold (typically 1000' AGL for IMC) all the way to touchdown. Lots of approaches that were stable at 1000' AGL can become unstable as the final approach continues. The only correct response is to call for and initiate a go-around.

No rush to read and review the AC incident at YHZ, but with all passengers, flight & cabin crew plus CVR/FDR intact, what could possibly take so long to publish this report? 

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1 hour ago, Johnboy said:

Unable to find any CADOR's report for this incident.  Pretty sure it would have met the criteria for filing one.

 

http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cadors-screaq/q.aspx?lang=eng

I don't think that web site has information on any event outside of Canada.

This is the only "semi official" reference I can find: http://www.jacdec.de/category/incident-news/

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"The airline denied in a press statement the following day, there was no deviation from the normal approach path, saying: “According to the information I have been given there was nothing unusual about the first approach.

 

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On 2017-03-13 at 5:57 PM, moeman said:

"The airline denied in a press statement the following day, there was no deviation from the normal approach path, saying: “According to the information I have been given there was nothing unusual about the first approach.

 

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Then why the go-around?  

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3 hours ago, Airband said:

The video from beach level is clear evidence the aircraft was low on the VNAV path. Hard for WS to say it is "operation normal". 

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3 hours ago, GDR said:

Just a point.. They screwed up but then they didn't compound the error by trying to salvage the landing. They deserve credit for that.

"The airline denied in a press statement the following day, there was no deviation from the normal approach path, saying: “According to the information I have been given there was nothing unusual about the first approach.

Absolutely. They did the right by going around when the approach was unstable or below the path, visual or electronic. What's odd is for their PR perople to say anything different when publically commenting on the event. Most SOPs require a PA and then later a report to your Flt. Operations. So I'd say they finallly received the correct information.

Also, that's one airport where you can expect to have your approach and landing videoed and critiqued by some industry people. As in this case, a travel writer and some off duty or vacationing pilots. 

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14 hours ago, blues deville said:

The video from beach level is clear evidence the aircraft was low on the VNAV path. Hard for WS to say it is "operation normal". 

Hi blues.

There is no path past the missed approach point on that particular approach. It has to be...for the most part...hand flown.

Maybe we're asking the wrong question. While there's no denying they were closer to the ocean at that point, how low were they on the desired profile? Looking at the two videos, they don't seem that much higher on the second approach which is compounded by the lack of references between the water and the overcast sky.

just tossin it out there. 

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35 minutes ago, Critter said:

Hi blues.

There is no path past the missed approach point on that particular approach. It has to be...for the most part...hand flown.

I just checked my own logbook. Its been awhile now but I have flown directly or double stop into SXM 21 times on both Boeing and Airbus aircraft. However defined by your company's decision point on this approach, there is still a visual path (PAPI) to be flown. This 737 was clearly below it on the first  attempt. They did the right thing by going around. ATC at SXM is a bit of a nightmare at the best of times and a go-around won't necessarily put you number one for the approach. They will fit you in where they can.

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43 minutes ago, Critter said:

You're definitely kickin it more old school inside that missed approach point.:D

A lot of the "magic" disappears.

Well there's no magic, it's science, technology and procedure. At MDA on an NPA, such as the VOR Z at SXM using VNAV becomes a visual maneuver using all available cues. PAPI, VASI, and VNAV depending on your company data base, will continue to display to 50' above the runway. 

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Was in the back of an AC777 (YVR-YYZ) a few weeks ago and Toronto had some forecast snow showers all day. On short final (below 500'agl) the 777 went around. A quick right hand vector back (watched it all on the tv screen) for a smooth landing on 23. After the GA event the Captain made a brief PA. "Aircraft on the runway......". My guess was slippery highspeed exits and an aircraft ahead slowed up to safely make the turn off. Everybody wants to make those first two left exits on 23 or it's a long taxi around the end. Cold weather ops can screw that up.  

I'm curious what was said to the passengers/guests who spent another 45 mins on the Disney World 737. Not one comment from the passengers on board on any social media site. SXM is an upscale destination. Usually a doctor or lawyer on board. Will the TSB contact any pax for an interview?

 

 

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