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Old 27th Mar 2017, 00:04
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Originally Posted by ShotOne
. . . it is normal and necessary to descend below MDA in 100% of landings!
Yes it is, but not that far out from the threshold.

The airplane was low - below a 3deg descent path, period.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN3Fd0x0FoQ

Why it was low will be determined by the airline's and the local regulator's investigations.

Originally Posted by No_Fly_Zone
Please do not believe everything that some fools post on the internet.
Yes, I certainly concur with that part of your post and have taken the advice.

Last edited by PJ2; 27th Mar 2017 at 01:15. Reason: Add video link to passenger video of approach
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