Return to field — VIPER3

KNTD

2026-07-22 15:42 UTC· KNTD KNTD· HUNTER AVIATION INTERNATIONAL INC· HUNT

VIPER3 (Hunter Aviation International) had departed KNTD on 2026-07-22. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (KNTD) at 15:42 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Avila Beach, US. Approach stability score: 77/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 11,265 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 36011 ft AGL at event
  • 519 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 77/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • KNTD 162255Z 26011KT 7SM BKN035 23/17 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02330167 $

Flight context

  • VIPER3
  • Hunter Aviation International
  • HUNT
  • KNTD → KNTD
  • 2026-07-22 15:42 UTC
  • KNTD

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:42:57 UTC · KNTD · 36,011 ft AGL · 519 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:43:42 UTC · · 35,093 ft AGL · 490 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KNTD