EmergencyDescent — FDX1521

2025-12-18 11:16 UTC· KMEM KFSD· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B752

FDX1521 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KFSD on 2025-12-18. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 11:16 UTC. Trace data at the event: 34195 ft AGL, 460 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 12 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 34195 ft AGL at event
  • 460 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 13 kt wind
  • 12 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • FDX1521
  • Federal Express
  • B752
  • KMEM → KFSD
  • 2025-12-18 11:16 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 11:16:00 UTC · · 34,195 ft AGL · 460 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 11:16:00 UTC · · 34,195 ft AGL · 460 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 11:16:00 UTC · · 34,195 ft AGL · 460 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 11:16:00 UTC · · 34,195 ft AGL · 460 kt GS

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