Go-around — SKW5381

KORD · 09C

2026-02-17 20:21 UTC· KDTW KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E75L

SKW5381 (United Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KORD on 2026-02-17. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 09C at 20:21 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1479 ft AGL, 141 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 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 09C
  • 1479 ft AGL at event
  • 141 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KORD 231251Z 04009KT 10SM FEW031 BKN043 BKN055 16/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP277 T01610122 $

Flight context

  • SKW5381
  • United Airlines
  • E75L
  • KDTW → KORD
  • 2026-02-17 20:21 UTC
  • KORD runway 09C

All events on this flight

Go-around 20:21:24 UTC · KORD runway 09C · 1,479 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Go-around 20:21:24 UTC · KORD runway 09C · 1,479 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Go-around 20:21:24 UTC · KORD runway 09C · 1,479 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Go-around 20:21:24 UTC · KORD runway 09C · 1,479 ft AGL · 141 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KORD