Overview: Landing on short, jungle-based airstrips pushes aircraft and pilots to their operational limits. This article examines the 2018 Jetstream 32 runway excursion at Bahía Solano, breaking down what went wrong and why remote, grass-covered runways are so difficult to operate safely. We explore the unstable approach, the long landing, the soft-field conditions, and the … Continue reading Why Jungle Runways Are Among the Hardest Landings in Commercial Aviation