Diversion — EJA989

KNBC · 14

2026-04-16 22:29 UTC· KPKB → KNBC· TEXTRON AVIATION INC· C68A

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EJA989 (Textron Aviation) was operating from KPKB to KHXD (Hilton Head Airport) on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC) on runway 14 at 22:29 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL344, turnaround area near Bethlehem, US. Approach stability score: 52/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 14
  • 22 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 52/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNBC 210956Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM TS OVC002 24/24 A2994 RMK AO2 TSB56 SLP140 T02390239

Flight context

  • EJA989
  • Textron Aviation
  • C68A
  • KPKB → KNBC
  • 2026-04-16 22:29 UTC
  • KNBC runway 14

All events on this flight

Diversion 22:29:22 UTC · KNBC runway 14 · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 22:29:22 UTC · KNBC runway 14 · 22 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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