Go-around — SKW3869

KDTW · 21L

2026-07-24 18:03 UTC· 6NY1 KDTW· DELTA AIR LINES INC· CRJ9

SKW3869 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from 6NY1 to KDTW on 2026-07-24. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 21L at 18:03 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1349 ft AGL, 160 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 14,484 m visibility. A go-around is a discontinued landing approach in which the pilot adds power and climbs back to a safe altitude before re-attempting the approach or proceeding to an alternate. It is a routine safety response, not an emergency, and is taught as the standard reaction to any unstable approach. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 21L
  • 1349 ft AGL at event
  • 160 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 14,484 m visibility
  • KDTW 170353Z 03005KT 9SM -RA FEW009 BKN026 OVC046 18/15 A3031 RMK AO2 RAB0259E19B35 SLP262 P0000 T01830150

Flight context

  • SKW3869
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • CRJ9
  • 6NY1 → KDTW
  • 2026-07-24 18:03 UTC
  • KDTW runway 21L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDTW