Unstable approach — N261DC

KSUN · 31

2026-06-29 17:40 UTC· KHND → KSUN· CALUGAR DANIEL G· EA50

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N261DC (Calugar Daniel G) was operating from KHND to KSUN on 2026-06-29. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) on runway 31 at 17:40 UTC. Trace data at the event: 6339 ft AGL, 138 kt GS. Approach stability score: 58/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. The approach-stability score rates the final approach against stabilized-approach gates (glideslope, lateral deviation, descent rate, and IAS) at defined altitudes. A low score means one or more of those were outside the normal envelope for how the approach was flown. The score is graded by guidance type, so instrument approaches (ILS or an aligned straight-in) are held to the full gate set, while visual and pattern arrivals are surfaced only when the score is clearly low. The score is advisory and observational, a deviation measure, not an assertion of an accident. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • HAZARDS6/9269 2026-06-18 19:00Z – 2026-06-30 04:00Z SFC–11,000 ft

    39NM NW MESQUITE, NV, Thursday, June 18, 2026 through Tuesday, June 30, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/9356 2026-06-20 13:00Z – 2026-07-03 04:00Z SFC–11,000 ft

    46 NM NW MESQUITE, NV, Saturday, June 20, 2026 through Friday, July 3, 2026 UTC

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  • HAZARDS6/9359 2026-06-20 13:00Z – 2026-07-03 04:00Z SFC–11,000 ft

    39 NM NW MESQUITE, NV, Saturday, June 20, 2026 through Friday, July 3, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/9457 2026-06-21 13:00Z – 2026-07-04 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    39 NM NW MESQUITE, NV, Sunday, June 21, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/9458 2026-06-21 13:00Z – 2026-07-04 04:00Z SFC–12,000 ft

    37NM NW MESQUITE, NV, Sunday, June 21, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31
  • 6339 ft AGL at event
  • 138 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 58/100
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSUN 081155Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3023 RMK AO2

Flight context

  • N261DC
  • Calugar Daniel G
  • EA50
  • KHND → KSUN
  • 2026-06-29 17:40 UTC
  • KSUN runway 31

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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