ASRS 2047302
ACN 2047302 · 2023-10 · Small Aircraft, High Wing, 1 Eng, Fixed Gear
Student pilot reported that the "on glide path" profile when using the PAPI for VKX Runway 24 is very close to the trees at the approach end of the runway. The reporter suggested the tree tops be trimmed.
Pilot narrative
Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ,
X, Y.
I was returning to Potomac Airfield (VKX) from ZZZ. After flying a normal left pattern for runway 24 at VKX, I stayed at or above the PAPI glide slope until clear of the trees on the approach end of the runway. The flight path (on glide path) is very close to the top of the trees, which have not been trimmed in a while. I am concerned that tree growth has encroached onto the margin of error for the approach path and think that pruning and thinning of the trees on the approach end of Runway 24 would be prudent to improve safety.
NASA classification · Anomalies
- No Specific Anomaly Occurred
NASA classification · Assessments
- Contributing Factors / Situations
- Airport
- Primary Problem
- Airport
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