Return to field — JIA5021

KORD · 27L

2026-04-16 18:48 UTC· KORD → KORD· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· CRJ7

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JIA5021 (American Airlines) had departed KORD on 2026-04-16. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 27L at 18:48 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL243, turnaround area near Michigan City, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27L
  • 24311 ft AGL at event
  • 451 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KORD 210551Z 07014G21KT 10SM FEW007 BKN023 OVC034 17/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 60004 T01720117 10172 20161 402060161 50007 $

Flight context

  • JIA5021
  • American Airlines
  • CRJ7
  • KORD → KORD
  • 2026-04-16 18:48 UTC
  • KORD runway 27L

All events on this flight

Return to field 18:48:39 UTC · KORD runway 27L · 24,311 ft AGL · 451 kt GS
Go-around 22:50:48 UTC · KORD runway 09L · 1,516 ft AGL · 145 kt GS
Go-around 22:50:48 UTC · KORD runway 09L · 1,516 ft AGL · 145 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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