EmergencyDescent — UPS948

2025-10-09 11:15 UTC· KRFD KOAK· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

UPS948 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KRFD to KOAK on 2025-10-09. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 11:15 UTC. Trace data at the event: 31509 ft AGL, 410 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 31509 ft AGL at event
  • 410 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • UPS948
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KRFD → KOAK
  • 2025-10-09 11:15 UTC

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