Return to field — AAL987

KMIA · 08R

2026-01-25 18:19 UTC· KMIA → KMIA· WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE· B738

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AAL987 (Wilmington Trust) was operating from KMIA to MDSD (Las Américas International Airport) on 2026-01-25. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R at 18:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL390, turnaround area near Alice Town, BS. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 39077 ft AGL at event
  • 528 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMIA 241353Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW014 FEW025 BKN250 27/24 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02720239 $

Flight context

  • AAL987
  • Wilmington Trust
  • B738
  • KMIA → KMIA
  • 2026-01-25 18:19 UTC
  • KMIA runway 08R

All events on this flight

Return to field 18:19:10 UTC · KMIA runway 08R · 39,077 ft AGL · 528 kt GS
Return to field 18:19:10 UTC · KMIA runway 08R · 39,077 ft AGL · 528 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:36 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 894 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:36 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 894 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:29 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 725 ft AGL · 165 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:29 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 725 ft AGL · 165 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:36 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 894 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 23:28:36 UTC · KMIA runway 09 · 894 ft AGL · 172 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

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