Unstable approach — N2740X

PANC · 25R

2026-06-18 02:19 UTC· PANC PANC· RUSTAIR INC· DHC2

N2740X (Rustair) was operating from PANC to PANC on 2026-06-18. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on runway 25R at 02:19 UTC. Trace data at the event: 604 ft AGL, 63 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 2 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.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 25R
  • 604 ft AGL at event
  • 63 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PANC 210153Z 04005KT 10SM -RA OVC080 13/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 P0003 T01280122

Flight context

  • N2740X
  • Rustair
  • DHC2
  • PANC → PANC
  • 2026-06-18 02:19 UTC
  • PANC runway 25R

All events on this flight

Unstable approach 02:19:12 UTC · PANC runway 25R · 604 ft AGL · 63 kt GS
Unstable approach 02:19:12 UTC · PANC runway 25R · 604 ft AGL · 63 kt GS
Unstable approach 02:19:12 UTC · PANC runway 25R · 604 ft AGL · 63 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· PANC