EmergencyDescent — SWA4490
2026-07-21 14:11 UTC· KHOU → KOKC· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA4490 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KOKC on 2026-07-21. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 14:11 UTC. Trace data at the event: 37370 ft AGL, 452 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 37370 ft AGL at event
- 452 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- SWA4490
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KHOU → KOKC
- 2026-07-21 14:11 UTC
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