Originally Posted by
chimbu warrior
it is a cloud break procedure; although a 3 degree profile is published, it takes you to the MDA at the MAP. From this point you either need to fly level (if visual) to acquire the PAPI or follow the missed approach procedure (if not visual). Simply continuing to descend on the same profile (even if visual) is not an option.
Well, that may clear up why there’s another 737NG in the water. Again. A “cloud break procedure” ? In LNAV/VNAV, with a glide path ? Lion Air, West Air and now Air New Guinea.
Touch wood.