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 is notorious for its challenging runway, which is short, narrow, and features a tall hill at one end.
- The difficult approach has historically led to multiple landing incidents involving pilots.
- The accompanying video analyzes a specific landing at St. Barts that went wrong, explaining the reasons behind the mishap.
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