Return to field — AAL1292

KLAX

2025-08-17 17:29 UTC· KLAX KLAX· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL1292 (American Airlines) was operating from KLAX to KBNA (Nashville International Airport) on 2025-08-17. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) at 17:29 UTC. Peak altitude 16,917 ft, turnaround area near Seal Beach, US. Approach stability score: 65/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 16917 ft AGL at event
  • 312 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 65/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAX 161753Z 11008KT 10SM FEW029 BKN039 24/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02390144 10239 20211 53012 $

Flight context

  • AAL1292
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KLAX → KLAX
  • 2025-08-17 17:29 UTC
  • KLAX

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:29:42 UTC · KLAX · 16,917 ft AGL · 312 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 18:38:44 UTC · · 16,775 ft AGL · 308 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 18:38:49 UTC · · 16,893 ft AGL · 307 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 18:38:49 UTC · · 16,893 ft AGL · 307 kt GS

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