EmergencyDescent — UPS260

2026-01-08 03:35 UTC· EDDK LIPZ· CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC· B763

UPS260 (Cargo Aircraft Management) was operating from EDDK to LIPZ on 2026-01-08. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 03:35 UTC. Trace data at the event: 33142 ft AGL, 482 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 33142 ft AGL at event
  • 482 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UPS260
  • Cargo Aircraft Management
  • B763
  • EDDK → LIPZ
  • 2026-01-08 03:35 UTC

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