Return to field — PDT5984

KCLT

2026-01-28 21:25 UTC· KCLT KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

PDT5984 (American Airlines) had departed KCLT on 2026-01-28. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) at 21:25 UTC. Peak altitude 11,783 ft, turnaround area near Marshville, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 11783 ft AGL at event
  • 343 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • SPECI KCLT 241311Z 01008KT 8SM -RA BKN010 OVC014 14/13 A3024 RMK AO2 P0000 T01390128

Flight context

  • PDT5984
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-01-28 21:25 UTC
  • KCLT

All events on this flight

Return to field 21:25:21 UTC · KCLT · 11,783 ft AGL · 343 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:41 UTC · KCLT runway 36R · 1,104 ft AGL · 126 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:41 UTC · KCLT runway 36R · 1,104 ft AGL · 126 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:41 UTC · KCLT runway 36R · 1,104 ft AGL · 126 kt GS
Go-around 23:23:41 UTC · KCLT runway 36R · 1,104 ft AGL · 126 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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