Unstable approach — KOW187

KSTS · 14

2026-07-08 00:20 UTC· KCMA → KSTS· PAKAWALUP LLC· C750

KOW187 (Pakawalup) was operating from KCMA to KSTS on 2026-07-08. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) on runway 14 at 00:20 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1229 ft AGL, 120 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. The approach-stability score rates the final approach against stabilized-approach gates (glideslope, lateral deviation, descent rate, and IAS) at defined altitudes. A low score means one or more of those were outside the normal envelope for how the approach was flown. The score is graded by guidance type, so instrument approaches (ILS or an aligned straight-in) are held to the full gate set, while visual and pattern arrivals are surfaced only when the score is clearly low. The score is advisory and observational, a deviation measure, not an assertion of an accident. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/5797 2026-04-03 00:01Z – 2026-09-28 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    SACRAMENTO, CA, Thursday, April 2, 2026 through Monday, September 28, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4052 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    San Jose, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4054 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    San Jose, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4060 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Oakland, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4061 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    BERKLEY, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4192 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Barbara, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4197 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    GOLETA, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4204 2026-06-01 07:00Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Clara, CA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7842 2026-06-27 01:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Montecito, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7841 2026-06-29 15:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goleta, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7843 2026-07-03 16:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Barbara, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7847 2026-07-03 16:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Barbara, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7983 2026-07-05 14:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    San Jose, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7984 2026-07-05 14:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Oakland, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7985 2026-07-05 14:07Z – 2026-07-21 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    San Jose, CA

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 14
  • 1229 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSTS 052353Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03330111 10356 20256 56015

Flight context

  • KOW187
  • Pakawalup
  • C750
  • KCMA → KSTS
  • 2026-07-08 00:20 UTC
  • KSTS runway 14

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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