Go-around — UAL2668
KDCA · 012026-05-11 18:00 UTC· KORD → KDCA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738
UAL2668 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KDCA on 2026-05-11. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 01 at 18:00 UTC. Trace data at the event: 379 ft AGL, 154 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 12,875 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 01
- 379 ft AGL at event
- 154 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 5 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 12,875 m visibility
- KDCA 201252Z 19010KT 8SM FEW006 BKN034 OVC075 23/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 VCSH W-NE T02330189
Flight context
- UAL2668
- United Airlines
- B738
- KORD → KDCA
- 2026-05-11 18:00 UTC
- KDCA runway 01
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