St. Barts Airport—actually Gustaf III—on the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy is notorious for having a hill off the approach end of its 2100-foot runway. It’s a challenge to land there and not everyone gets away unscathed. In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli looks at one landing that went wrong and why.
Why This Landing Went Bad Part Deux
Key Takeaways:
- St. Barts Airport (Gustaf III) is infamous for its challenging landings due to a short 2100-foot runway and a hill off the approach end.
- These unique geographical features make successful landings difficult and contribute to potential incidents.
- An AVweb video by Paul Bertorelli examines a specific landing mishap at this airport, detailing the reasons it went wrong.
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