Return to field — ENY4138

KDCA · 33

2026-05-31 15:22 UTC· KDCA → KDCA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E75L

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ENY4138 (American Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KTVC (Cherry Capital Airport) on 2026-05-31. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 33 at 15:22 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL373, turnaround area near Perry, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 12,875 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 33
  • 37389 ft AGL at event
  • 516 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • KDCA 170952Z 32013KT 8SM RA FEW035 BKN065 OVC095 14/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 P0005 T01390117

Flight context

  • ENY4138
  • American Airlines
  • E75L
  • KDCA → KDCA
  • 2026-05-31 15:22 UTC
  • KDCA runway 33

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:22:19 UTC · KDCA runway 33 · 37,389 ft AGL · 516 kt GS
Unstable approach 19:18:21 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 1,124 ft AGL · 141 kt GS
Unstable approach 19:18:21 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 1,124 ft AGL · 141 kt GS

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