Go-around — UAL1789

KIAD · 19L

2026-07-19 10:54 UTC· KRDU KIAD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1789 (United Airlines) was operating from KRDU to KIAD on 2026-07-19. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 19L at 10:54 UTC. Trace data at the event: 641 ft AGL, 175 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 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 19L
  • 641 ft AGL at event
  • 175 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAD 162052Z 20005KT 10SM FEW250 29/19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP254 T02890189 56018

Flight context

  • UAL1789
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KRDU → KIAD
  • 2026-07-19 10:54 UTC
  • KIAD runway 19L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIAD