EmergencyDescent — UPS9861

2026-04-17 12:06 UTC· KRIC KDFW· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· B752

UPS9861 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KRIC to KDFW on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 12:06 UTC. Trace data at the event: 32898 ft AGL, 402 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 32898 ft AGL at event
  • 402 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UPS9861
  • United Parcel Service
  • B752
  • KRIC → KDFW
  • 2026-04-17 12:06 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 12:06:09 UTC · · 32,898 ft AGL · 402 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 12:06:09 UTC · · 32,898 ft AGL · 402 kt GS

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