Return to field — JIA5628

KCLT · 18L

2026-05-21 17:40 UTC· KCLT → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· CRJ9

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JIA5628 (American Airlines) had departed KCLT on 2026-05-21. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L at 17:40 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL336, turnaround area near Mount Sterling, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 18L
  • 33655 ft AGL at event
  • 491 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 200650Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT035 SCT080 24/21 A3004 RMK T02400210 MADISHF

Flight context

  • JIA5628
  • American Airlines
  • CRJ9
  • KCLT → KCLT
  • 2026-05-21 17:40 UTC
  • KCLT runway 18L

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:40:33 UTC · KCLT runway 18L · 33,655 ft AGL · 491 kt GS
Go-around 21:50:13 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 1,301 ft AGL · 165 kt GS
Go-around 21:50:13 UTC · KCLT runway 18R · 1,301 ft AGL · 165 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

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