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 notorious for its extremely challenging runway, characterized by its short length, narrow width, and a tall hill at one end.
- The difficult approach to St. Barts has led to multiple pilot incidents and accidents in the past.
- The video analyzes a specific landing attempt that went wrong at St. Barts, explaining the contributing factors to the incident.
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