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I believe it's up to the airline to have a go-around policy for unstabilized approaches. Westjet, for example, requires the approach to be stabilized by 1000 fe
by cpncrunch 13y ago
I believe it's up to the airline to have a go-around policy for unstabilized approaches. Westjet, for example, requires the approach to be stabilized by 1000 feet. An unstabilized approach is a major causal factor in the majority of landing accidents (according to IATA research). I know which airline I would rather fly on.
- neurotech1 13y agoYes, Its up to the airlines. 500ft to be stablized is relatively safe. 1000ft is a little safer margin, but not having a stabilized visual approach procedure is definitively risky at best, and sometimes fatal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Airlines_Flight_1455 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Airlines_Flight_1455 is an example of an experienced crew making unstable approach and landed high, then overran the runway and crashed. 500 ft for Southwest pilots to be "in the slot" or go around.
- cpncrunch 13y agoI agree 500ft is fine too. The important thing is to have some SOP for a stabilized approach, and for it to be monitored by the company. I suspect Asiana isn't doing this, but I guess we'll find out.