safety
UK regulator flags concerning rise in continued unstable approaches
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recently issued a safety bulletin highlighting a concerning increase in flight crews failing to execute go-arounds during unstable approaches. Agency data reveals that pressing on with a flawed setup increases the likelihood of a tail-strike or heavy touchdown by up to one hundred times. Regulators warn that successfully landing after a poor approach breeds dangerous complacency. This serves as a vital reminder for all aviators that initiating a missed approach is always preferable to forcing a bad landing.