Return to field — N424SK

KDSM · 31

2026-07-07 20:58 UTC· KDSM → KDSM· CENTRAL IOWA AVIATION LLC· BE40

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N424SK (Central Iowa Aviation) had departed KDSM on 2026-07-07. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) on runway 31 at 20:58 UTC. Peak altitude 10,555 ft, turnaround area near Indianola, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31
  • 10555 ft AGL at event
  • 351 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDSM 161254Z 05009KT 10SM FEW040 FEW055 SCT070 BKN150 BKN180 17/13 A3025 RMK AO2 RAE01 SLP241 P0000 T01670133

Flight context

  • N424SK
  • Central Iowa Aviation
  • BE40
  • KDSM → KDSM
  • 2026-07-07 20:58 UTC
  • KDSM runway 31

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:58:23 UTC · KDSM runway 31 · 10,555 ft AGL · 351 kt GS
Squawk 7600 transmission 21:15:07 UTC · · 10,462 ft AGL · 302 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 21:20:20 UTC · · 10,481 ft AGL · 285 kt GS
Squawk 7600 transmission 21:21:34 UTC · · 8,587 ft AGL · 251 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

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