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Old 2nd Feb 2010, 04:49
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You "bounce", you "go"

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Unfortunately, most MD11 operators are reticent about publicising their "bounced" landings or tail strikes; that is not to say these are not occurring, just that we don't get to hear about them.

About 9 years ago, there were several "bounced" landings where attempts to land were made resulting in major 'frame damage (EVA Air (TPE) ~USD3.8M; CAL HKG ~destroyed), a couple of tail strikes with FDX, etc.

The "smarter" operators, either by experience or by learning of others' experience, became proactive and instigated a "bounced" landing recovery procedure, reinforced by simulator training/practice.

As for FDX's landing technique, I cannot comment but they have been operating the type for a hell of a lot of years/hours and one would assume that if there were systemic deficiencies in their prescribed landing techniques, there would be similar incidents, if not accidents.

The rule is: you "bounce", you "go around". (Trick is in the go-around, pitch attitude <10deg NU until 35-50ft RA, otherwise you will get a tail strike).
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