EmergencyDescent — GFD18

2026-05-12 08:00 UTC· LJ35

GFD18 was inbound to ETNS on 2026-05-12. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 08:00 UTC. Trace data at the event: 33402 ft AGL, 509 kt GS. Approach stability score: 66/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 33402 ft AGL at event
  • 509 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 66/100
  • 9 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • GFD18
  • LJ35
  • 2026-05-12 08:00 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 08:00:41 UTC · · 33,402 ft AGL · 509 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:01:56 UTC · · 25,709 ft AGL · 506 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:04:18 UTC · · 15,953 ft AGL · 389 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 08:00:41 UTC · · 33,402 ft AGL · 509 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:01:56 UTC · · 25,709 ft AGL · 506 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:04:18 UTC · · 15,953 ft AGL · 389 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 08:00:41 UTC · · 33,402 ft AGL · 509 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:01:56 UTC · · 25,709 ft AGL · 506 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:04:18 UTC · · 15,953 ft AGL · 389 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 08:00:41 UTC · · 33,402 ft AGL · 509 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:01:56 UTC · · 25,709 ft AGL · 506 kt GS
Speed exceedance 08:04:18 UTC · · 15,953 ft AGL · 389 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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