Go-around — SKW5381

KDTW · 04R

2026-02-27 20:25 UTC· KDTW → KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E75L

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SKW5381 (United Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KORD on 2026-02-27. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04R at 20:25 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1945 ft AGL, 165 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 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 04R
  • 1945 ft AGL at event
  • 165 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 15 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDTW 231253Z 06011G21KT 10SM FEW010 BKN035 OVC045 15/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP286 T01500117

Flight context

  • SKW5381
  • United Airlines
  • E75L
  • KDTW → KORD
  • 2026-02-27 20:25 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04R

All events on this flight

Go-around 20:25:39 UTC · KDTW runway 04R · 1,945 ft AGL · 165 kt GS
Go-around 20:25:43 UTC · KORD runway 27R · 2,062 ft AGL · 168 kt GS
Go-around 20:25:43 UTC · KORD runway 27R · 2,062 ft AGL · 168 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

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDTW