EmergencyDescent — UAL861
2025-10-14 11:49 UTC· KIAD → SBGR· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B764
UAL861 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAD to SBGR on 2025-10-14. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 11:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 38753 ft AGL, 454 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 38753 ft AGL at event
- 454 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 5 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- UAL861
- United Airlines
- B764
- KIAD → SBGR
- 2025-10-14 11:49 UTC
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