Go-around — AAL420
KDEN · 35R2026-04-09 19:19 UTC· KDFW → KDEN· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321
AAL420 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KDEN on 2026-04-09. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 35R at 19:19 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5687 ft AGL, 170 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 25 kt wind, 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 35R
- 5687 ft AGL at event
- 170 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 25 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KDEN 210953Z 22004KT 10SM FEW030 FEW055 FEW070 12/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01170106 $
Flight context
- AAL420
- American Airlines
- A321
- KDFW → KDEN
- 2026-04-09 19:19 UTC
- KDEN runway 35R
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