Return to field — ACES1

KLUF · 21L

2026-03-10 14:47 UTC· KLUF KLUF· TOP ACES CORP· F16

ACES1 (TOP Aces) had departed KLUF on 2026-03-10. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) on runway 21L at 14:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL398, turnaround area near Gila Bend, US. Approach stability score: 37/100. Scores below 50 occur on under 10% of approaches at this runway and indicate the v2 scorer flagged the approach as highly anomalous (three or more gates exceeded the runway's P90 envelope simultaneously). METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21L
  • 39830 ft AGL at event
  • 595 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 37/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLUF 180055Z 10007KT 10SM FEW050 SCT180 33/19 A2995 RMK AO2A SLP127 T03260187 $

Flight context

  • ACES1
  • TOP Aces
  • F16
  • KLUF → KLUF
  • 2026-03-10 14:47 UTC
  • KLUF runway 21L

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:47:14 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 39,830 ft AGL · 595 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:28:31 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,226 ft AGL · 170 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:06:35 UTC · · 37,089 ft AGL · 535 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:06:35 UTC · · 37,089 ft AGL · 535 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:28:31 UTC · KLUF runway 21L · 2,226 ft AGL · 170 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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