Remove Ceiling Remove Tail Remove Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
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Unstable approaches

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The ceiling is 800 ft overcast. The crew requested a straight-in approach to Runway 36, even though the tail wind was estimated between 10–15 kts, and at times exceeded the manufacturer’s limitation. The GOM also called for the airspeed to be “on target” at such altitudes respectively.

Approach 105