Go-around — UAL1424

KSFO · 28L

2025-11-16 03:19 UTC· KSEA → KSFO· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1424 (United Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KSFO on 2025-11-16. SkyMeter detected a go-around at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on runway 28L at 03:19 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1966 ft AGL, 182 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 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 28L
  • 1966 ft AGL at event
  • 182 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSFO 261156Z 00000KT 10SM FEW008 SCT015 14/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01390111 10150 20139 58004

Flight context

  • UAL1424
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KSEA → KSFO
  • 2025-11-16 03:19 UTC
  • KSFO runway 28L

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