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 landing approach, featuring a hill at the end of its short 2100-foot runway.
- The unique geographical obstacles make landings difficult and have led to multiple incidents, with not all attempts ending successfully.
- An AVweb video by Paul Bertorelli specifically analyzes a landing at St. Barts that went wrong, detailing the reasons behind the incident.
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