Video: Why This Landing Went Wrong

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Key Takeaways:

  • St. Barts has a challenging airport runway known for its short length, narrow width, and proximity to a hill.
  • The video reviewed by AVweb's Paul Bertorelli analyzes a landing that resulted in an accident.
  • The airport's unique characteristics make landings difficult and accident-prone.
  • The analysis likely highlights the reasons behind the unsuccessful landing.
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St. Barts, in the eastern Caribbean, is famous for having a short, narrow runway with a tall hill off one end. It’s tricky to get into, and more than one pilot has come to grief in trying. In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli reviews a landing that went wrong and why.

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