EmergencyDescent — ACA218

2025-11-21 01:39 UTC· CYVR CYYC· AIR CANADA· A320

ACA218 (AIR Canada) was operating from CYVR to CYYC on 2025-11-21. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 01:39 UTC. Trace data at the event: 35121 ft AGL, 477 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 1 kt wind. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 35121 ft AGL at event
  • 477 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 1 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • ACA218
  • AIR Canada
  • A320
  • CYVR → CYYC
  • 2025-11-21 01:39 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 01:39:58 UTC · · 35,121 ft AGL · 477 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 01:39:58 UTC · · 35,121 ft AGL · 477 kt GS

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