EmergencyDescent — UAL769

2025-11-27 12:49 UTC· KORD LEBL· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B789

UAL769 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to LEBL on 2025-11-27. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 12:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 36460 ft AGL, 549 kt GS. Approach stability score: 87/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 36460 ft AGL at event
  • 549 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UAL769
  • United Airlines
  • B789
  • KORD → LEBL
  • 2025-11-27 12:49 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 12:49:10 UTC · · 36,460 ft AGL · 549 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 12:49:10 UTC · · 36,460 ft AGL · 549 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 12:49:10 UTC · · 36,460 ft AGL · 549 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 12:49:10 UTC · · 36,460 ft AGL · 549 kt GS

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