EmergencyDescent — N638TC

2026-07-14 23:24 UTC· KMHV ?· NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL· T38

N638TC (National Test Pilot School) had departed KMHV on 2026-07-14. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 23:24 UTC. Trace data at the event: 25290 ft AGL, 460 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 25290 ft AGL at event
  • 460 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • N638TC
  • National Test Pilot School
  • T38
  • 2026-07-14 23:24 UTC

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