Unstable approach — N954ZA

KOPF · 09L

2026-06-29 20:54 UTC· ZULU AIR LLC· BE20

N954ZA (Zulu AIR) was inbound to KOPF on 2026-06-29. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) on runway 09L at 20:54 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1058 ft AGL, 155 kt GS. Approach stability score: 57/100. 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 12 kt wind, 1 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)
  • SECURITY6/4129 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    BOCA RATON, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4144 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0777 2026-06-26 04:01Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, Friday, June 26, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0782 2026-06-26 04:01Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, Friday, June 26, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    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 09L
  • 1058 ft AGL at event
  • 155 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 57/100
  • 12 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KOPF 081153Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 26/26 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP118 70027 T02610256 10261 20250 53012

Flight context

  • N954ZA
  • Zulu AIR
  • BE20
  • 2026-06-29 20:54 UTC
  • KOPF runway 09L

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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