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.
Why This Landing Went Bad
Key Takeaways:
- St. Barts airport in the eastern Caribbean is infamous for its challenging and dangerous runway, characterized by its short length, narrow width, and an adjacent tall hill.
- The unique runway conditions make landings exceptionally tricky, and the airport has a history of pilot incidents due to these difficulties.
- The video features AVweb's Paul Bertorelli analyzing a specific landing at St. Barts that went wrong, explaining the reasons behind the mishap.
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