Go-around — AAL880

KILM · 17

2026-05-18 20:16 UTC· KDFW KILM· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A319

AAL880 (American Airlines) was operating from KDFW to KILM on 2026-05-18. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Wilmington International Airport (KILM) on runway 17 at 20:16 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1059 ft AGL, 129 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 2 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 17
  • 1059 ft AGL at event
  • 129 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KILM 200853Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02060194 56013

Flight context

  • AAL880
  • American Airlines
  • A319
  • KDFW → KILM
  • 2026-05-18 20:16 UTC
  • KILM runway 17

All events on this flight

Go-around 20:16:30 UTC · KILM runway 17 · 1,059 ft AGL · 129 kt GS
Go-around 20:16:30 UTC · KILM runway 17 · 1,059 ft AGL · 129 kt GS

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