Return to field — FD626J

YPJT · 06L

2026-08-21 03:08 UTC· YPJT YPJT· ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA (WESTERN OPERATIONS)· PC24

FD626J (Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations)) had departed YPJT on 2026-08-21. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Perth Jandakot Airport (YPJT) on runway 06L at 03:08 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL308, turnaround area near Serpentine, AU. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 06L
  • 30827 ft AGL at event
  • 428 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YPJT 162130Z AUTO 03009KT 9999 // NCD 21/14 Q1015

Flight context

  • FD626J
  • Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations)
  • PC24
  • YPJT → YPJT
  • 2026-08-21 03:08 UTC
  • YPJT runway 06L

All events on this flight

Return to field 03:08:52 UTC · YPJT runway 06L · 30,827 ft AGL · 428 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 03:27:28 UTC · · 27,310 ft AGL · 378 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 03:27:28 UTC · · 27,310 ft AGL · 378 kt GS

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