Go-around — PDT5986
KPHL · 09L2025-10-06 15:26 UTC· KMHT → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145
PDT5986 (American Airlines) was operating from KMHT to KPHL on 2025-10-06. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 09L at 15:26 UTC. Trace data at the event: 457 ft AGL, 146 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. 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 09L
- 457 ft AGL at event
- 146 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 2 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KPHL 281354Z 36008KT 10SM BKN009 BKN018 BKN040 17/15 A2985 RMK AO2 RAE22 SLP109 P0000 T01720150
Flight context
- PDT5986
- American Airlines
- E145
- KMHT → KPHL
- 2025-10-06 15:26 UTC
- KPHL runway 09L
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