Go-around — UAL1491
KORD · 28L2025-10-19 14:03 UTC· KMCI → KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739
UAL1491 (United Airlines) was operating from KMCI to KORD on 2025-10-19. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 28L at 14:03 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1612 ft AGL, 143 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component. A go-around is a discontinued landing approach in which the pilot adds power and climbs back to a safe altitude before re-attempting the approach or proceeding to an alternate. It is a routine safety response, not an emergency, and is taught as the standard reaction to any unstable approach. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 28L
- 1612 ft AGL at event
- 143 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 13 kt wind
- 8 kt crosswind component
- SPECI KORD 271224Z 00000KT 1/4SM R10L/0500V1000FT FG SCT001 BKN250 11/10 A3013 RMK AO2 T01060100
Flight context
- UAL1491
- United Airlines
- B739
- KMCI → KORD
- 2025-10-19 14:03 UTC
- KORD runway 28L
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