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 2100-foot runway, which features a prominent hill on approach.
- Landing at this Caribbean airport is difficult and poses risks, with incidents not uncommon.
- An AVweb video by Paul Bertorelli specifically examines a landing gone wrong at St. Barts, detailing the reasons behind the mishap.
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