"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:VC1Qj.80601$TT4.43104@attbi_s22...
As many of you know, I host one of the largest collections of aviation
videos on the internet. (See it he
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/aviation_videos.htm ) As a result, I receive
a LOT of videos, sent in from all over the world, and have seen all manner
of landings on film.

This one I received a few days ago, however, must rank as the worst
airliner landing ever recorded on video. If nothing else it serves as a
testament to the forgotten aircraft engineers who put their sweat into
designing a very tough little jet.

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photoga...ing_BAE146.wmv

(If that wraps wrong, try: http://tinyurl.com/556h2d )

Here's the commentary from the fellow who submitted the video, Geno
Becker:

"For those who want to fly to London City Airport, a cross wind adds to
the excitement (in addition to the short runway and steep approach). The
airport itself is located on the river Thames in downtown London, and
gives business people very quick access to the city. The Millennium Dome
is in the left side of the picture."

"The runway is only 1199 meters long, which is very short in airline
runway terms, thus it is only suitable for aircraft with good STOL (short
take-off and landing) performance. It also has a 5.5 degree glide slope,
as opposed to the conventional 3 degree slope to most runways. The BAE 146
is the main jet type to operate into the place. Most other aircraft are
turbo props etc."

"When doing the approach you have to be fully configured, i.e., gear down,
full flaps and speed brakes before you commence descent from 3000
feet...or you won't get stopped before reaching the far end of the runway.
If it doesn't look or feel right it is generally a good idea to give it
away and have another attempt. For whatever reason, this flight crew
decided to press, but they DID make the first turn off the runway. If
nothing else, it's a testament to the toughness of the BAE 146 airframe.
The pilots handled it like a dirtbike!"

You can frequently make the first turn off if you are willing to absorb your
forward momentum energy with the impact!!!!