EmergencyDescent — DAL9960

2026-08-16 04:32 UTC· KDTW → KMSP· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B752

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DAL9960 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KDTW to KMSP on 2026-08-16. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 04:32 UTC. Trace data at the event: 33457 ft AGL, 439 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/0460 2026-08-06 13:00Z – 2026-08-17 05:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Milwaukee, WI, Thursday, August 6, 2026 through Monday, August 17, 2026 UTC

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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

  • 33457 ft AGL at event
  • 439 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • DAL9960
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B752
  • KDTW → KMSP
  • 2026-08-16 04:32 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 04:32:16 UTC · · 33,457 ft AGL · 439 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 04:32:16 UTC · · 33,457 ft AGL · 439 kt GS

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