EmergencyDescent — SWA8812

2026-03-14 04:20 UTC· KMDW → KMCI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA8812 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KMCI on 2026-03-14. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 04:20 UTC. Trace data at the event: 28038 ft AGL, 403 kt GS. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 28038 ft AGL at event
  • 403 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SWA8812
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KMDW → KMCI
  • 2026-03-14 04:20 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 04:20:22 UTC · · 28,038 ft AGL · 403 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 04:20:22 UTC · · 28,038 ft AGL · 403 kt GS

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