Go-around — UAL1534
KRIC · 162025-12-21 04:09 UTC· KDEN → KRIC· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738
UAL1534 (United Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KRIC on 2025-12-21. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Richmond International Airport (KRIC) on runway 16 at 04:09 UTC. Trace data at the event: 468 ft AGL, 146 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. A go-around is a discontinued landing approach in which the pilot adds power and climbs back to a safe altitude before re-attempting the approach or proceeding to an alternate. It is a routine safety response, not an emergency, and is taught as the standard reaction to any unstable approach. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- Runway 16
- 468 ft AGL at event
- 146 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 9 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KRIC 241854Z 01010G23KT 10SM FEW027 SCT035 OVC042 18/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01780117
Flight context
- UAL1534
- United Airlines
- B738
- KDEN → KRIC
- 2025-12-21 04:09 UTC
- KRIC runway 16
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