Unstable approach — ARCTS01

ETNW · 26

2025-11-17 17:54 UTC· ETNW → ETNW· A400

ARCTS01 was operating from ETNW to ETNW on 2025-11-17. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Wunstorf Air Base (ETNW) on runway 26 at 17:54 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1191 ft AGL, 196 kt GS. Approach stability score: 75/100. 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 6 kt wind, 9,999 m visibility. The approach-stability score rates the final approach against stabilized-approach gates (glideslope, lateral deviation, descent rate, and IAS) at defined altitudes. A low score means one or more of those were outside the normal envelope for how the approach was flown. The score is graded by guidance type, so instrument approaches (ILS or an aligned straight-in) are held to the full gate set, while visual and pattern arrivals are surfaced only when the score is clearly low. The score is advisory and observational, a deviation measure, not an assertion of an accident. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 26
  • 1191 ft AGL at event
  • 196 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 75/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR ETNW 260020Z 15001KT 9999 09/06 Q1019 BLU+

Flight context

  • ARCTS01
  • A400
  • ETNW → ETNW
  • 2025-11-17 17:54 UTC
  • ETNW runway 26

All events on this flight

Unstable approach 17:54:42 UTC · ETNW runway 26 · 1,191 ft AGL · 196 kt GS
Unstable approach 18:25:17 UTC · ETNW runway 26 · 1,189 ft AGL · 147 kt GS
Unstable approach 19:03:29 UTC · ETNW runway 26 · 1,184 ft AGL · 143 kt GS
Go-around 20:59:18 UTC · ETNW runway 26 · 329 ft AGL · 112 kt GS
Unstable approach 20:18:08 UTC · ETNW runway 26L · 1,189 ft AGL · 118 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· ETNW