Return to field — AE974

YSBK · 29C

2026-08-31 00:01 UTC· YSBK → YSBK· AIRMED AUSTRALIA PTY LTD· C510

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AE974 (Airmed Australia Pty) had departed YSBK on 2026-08-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Sydney Bankstown Airport (YSBK) on runway 29C at 00:01 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL270, turnaround area near Shoalhaven Shire, AU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 29C
  • 27008 ft AGL at event
  • 335 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • AE974
  • Airmed Australia Pty
  • C510
  • YSBK → YSBK
  • 2026-08-31 00:01 UTC
  • YSBK runway 29C

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:01:14 UTC · YSBK runway 29C · 27,008 ft AGL · 335 kt GS
Unstable approach 02:00:44 UTC · YSBK runway 29C · 953 ft AGL · 138 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YSBK