Return to field — N638TC

KMHV

2025-10-31 16:32 UTC· KMHV → KMHV· NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL· T38

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N638TC (National Test Pilot School) had departed KMHV on 2025-10-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Mojave Airport (KMHV) at 16:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL350, turnaround area near California City, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 35073 ft AGL at event
  • 594 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMHV 180355Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3008 RMK AO2 T01960083 $

Flight context

  • N638TC
  • National Test Pilot School
  • T38
  • KMHV → KMHV
  • 2025-10-31 16:32 UTC
  • KMHV

All events on this flight

Return to field 16:32:02 UTC · KMHV · 35,073 ft AGL · 594 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:59:17 UTC · · 31,255 ft AGL · 418 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:59:17 UTC · · 31,255 ft AGL · 418 kt GS

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