EmergencyDescent — FDX1502

2026-08-20 09:49 UTC· KMEM → KFWA· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752

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FDX1502 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KFWA on 2026-08-20. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 09:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 27188 ft AGL, 500 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3173 2026-08-13 21:00Z – 2026-08-23 07:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Lebanon, TN, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • 27188 ft AGL at event
  • 500 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • FDX1502
  • Federal Express
  • B752
  • KMEM → KFWA
  • 2026-08-20 09:49 UTC

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