Unstable approach — CXK374

KBTR · 04L

2026-04-08 03:45 UTC· KBTR KBTR· CAREER TRACK 4 LLC· C172

CXK374 (Career Track 4) was operating from KBTR to KBTR on 2026-04-08. SkyMeter detected a low approach-stability score at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) on runway 04L at 03:45 UTC. Trace data at the event: 662 ft AGL, 81 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 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.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 04L
  • 662 ft AGL at event
  • 81 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBTR 140953Z 00000KT 10SM SCT029 24/23 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02440233

Flight context

  • CXK374
  • Career Track 4
  • C172
  • KBTR → KBTR
  • 2026-04-08 03:45 UTC
  • KBTR runway 04L

All events on this flight

Unstable approach 03:45:45 UTC · KBTR runway 04L · 662 ft AGL · 81 kt GS
Unstable approach 03:45:45 UTC · KBTR runway 04L · 662 ft AGL · 81 kt GS
Unstable approach 03:45:45 UTC · KBTR runway 04L · 662 ft AGL · 81 kt GS
Unstable approach 03:45:45 UTC · KBTR runway 04L · 662 ft AGL · 81 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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