Go-around — AAL1038

KPHX · 26

2026-04-30 05:18 UTC· KORD → KPHX· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1038 (American Airlines) was operating from KORD to KPHX on 2026-04-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 26 at 05:18 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1394 ft AGL, 154 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 2 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 26
  • 1394 ft AGL at event
  • 154 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 201251Z 11005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW250 26/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02610117 $

Flight context

  • AAL1038
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KORD → KPHX
  • 2026-04-30 05:18 UTC
  • KPHX runway 26

All events on this flight

Go-around 05:18:10 UTC · KPHX runway 26 · 1,394 ft AGL · 154 kt GS
Go-around 05:18:10 UTC · KPHX runway 26 · 1,394 ft AGL · 154 kt GS

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