Diversion — AAL3178

9NC0 · 01

2026-08-16 00:57 UTC· KCLT → 9NC0· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL3178 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KRDU (Raleigh Durham International Airport) on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Raleigh East Airport (9NC0) on runway 01 at 00:57 UTC. Peak altitude 13,855 ft, turnaround area near Troy, US. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 313 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • AAL3178
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KCLT → 9NC0
  • 2026-08-16 00:57 UTC
  • 9NC0 runway 01

All events on this flight

Diversion 00:57:34 UTC · 9NC0 runway 01 · 313 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 00:57:34 UTC · 9NC0 runway 01 · 313 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· 9NC0