EmergencyDescent — FDX1491

2026-05-20 10:58 UTC· KMEM → KPWM· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752

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FDX1491 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KPWM on 2026-05-20. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 10:58 UTC. Trace data at the event: 34482 ft AGL, 493 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/9784 2026-05-16 12:00Z – 2026-06-12 22:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Moyock, NC, Saturday, May 16, 2026 through Friday, June 12, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0903 2026-05-19 12:00Z – 2026-05-21 20:00Z SFC–400 ft

    East Marion, NY, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 through Thursday, May 21, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/1281 2026-05-19 23:00Z – 2026-05-20 11:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Laurel, MD, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 through Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • 34482 ft AGL at event
  • 493 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • FDX1491
  • Federal Express
  • B752
  • KMEM → KPWM
  • 2026-05-20 10:58 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 10:58:37 UTC · · 34,482 ft AGL · 493 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 10:58:37 UTC · · 34,482 ft AGL · 493 kt GS

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