Return to field — EMB28

KMLB · 09R

2026-03-14 14:23 UTC· KMLB → KMLB· GARY MCGRATH· E55P

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EMB28 (Gary McGrath) was operating from KMLB to KMLB (Melbourne International Airport) on 2026-03-14. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Melbourne International Airport (KMLB) on runway 09R at 14:23 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL462, turnaround area near Hobe Sound, US. Approach stability score: 74/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 09R
  • 46262 ft AGL at event
  • 431 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 74/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMLB 180053Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 27/23 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE24 SLP185 P0005 T02720233

Flight context

  • EMB28
  • Gary McGrath
  • E55P
  • KMLB → KMLB
  • 2026-03-14 14:23 UTC
  • KMLB runway 09R

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:23:01 UTC · KMLB runway 09R · 46,262 ft AGL · 431 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 15:29:08 UTC · · 29,540 ft AGL · 276 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 15:29:08 UTC · · 29,540 ft AGL · 276 kt GS

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