Unstable approach — RANGR62

KNFW · 18

2026-07-02 21:30 UTC· KNFW KNFW· C30J

RANGR62 was operating from KNFW to KNFW on 2026-07-02. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field (KNFW) on runway 18 at 21:30 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1751 ft AGL, 159 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. The approach-stability score rates the final approach against stabilized-approach gates (glideslope, lateral deviation, descent rate, and IAS) at defined altitudes. A low score means one or more of those were outside the normal envelope for how the approach was flown. The score is graded by guidance type, so instrument approaches (ILS or an aligned straight-in) are held to the full gate set, while visual and pattern arrivals are surfaced only when the score is clearly low. The score is advisory and observational, a deviation measure, not an assertion of an accident. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/4240 2026-03-08 08:00Z – 2026-11-01 07:00Z SFC–180 ft

    SAN ANGELO, TX, Sunday, March 8, 2026 through Sunday, November 1, 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

  • Runway 18
  • 1751 ft AGL at event
  • 159 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNFW 151952Z 17010G28KT 140V210 10SM SCT075 39/19 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 18028/1946 SLP166 T03890194 $

Flight context

  • RANGR62
  • C30J
  • KNFW → KNFW
  • 2026-07-02 21:30 UTC
  • KNFW runway 18

All events on this flight

Unstable approach 21:30:54 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,751 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:30:54 UTC · KNFW runway 17 · 1,751 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:30:54 UTC · KNFW runway 17 · 1,751 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:30:54 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,751 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Unstable approach 21:30:54 UTC · KNFW runway 17 · 1,751 ft AGL · 159 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KNFW