Return to field — ATAC91

KNFW · 36

2026-02-18 19:43 UTC· KNFW KNFW· AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO LLC· MRF1

ATAC91 (Airborne Tactical Advantage) had departed KNFW on 2026-02-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field (KNFW) on runway 36 at 19:43 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL381, turnaround area near Gorman, US. Approach stability score: 37/100. Scores below 50 occur on under 10% of approaches at this runway and indicate the v2 scorer flagged the approach as highly anomalous (three or more gates exceeded the runway's P90 envelope simultaneously). METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 36
  • 38133 ft AGL at event
  • 995 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 37/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KNFW 161352Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 29/22 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02890217 $

Flight context

  • ATAC91
  • Airborne Tactical Advantage
  • MRF1
  • KNFW → KNFW
  • 2026-02-18 19:43 UTC
  • KNFW runway 36

All events on this flight

Return to field 19:43:43 UTC · KNFW runway 36 · 38,133 ft AGL · 995 kt GS
Return to field 19:43:43 UTC · KNFW runway 36 · 38,133 ft AGL · 995 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:54 UTC · · 37,386 ft AGL · 419 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:54 UTC · · 37,386 ft AGL · 419 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:46 UTC · · 37,225 ft AGL · 421 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:46 UTC · · 37,225 ft AGL · 421 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:54 UTC · · 37,386 ft AGL · 419 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 20:08:54 UTC · · 37,386 ft AGL · 419 kt GS
Unstable approach 20:43:58 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,726 ft AGL · 188 kt GS
Unstable approach 20:43:58 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,726 ft AGL · 188 kt GS
Unstable approach 20:43:58 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,726 ft AGL · 188 kt GS
Unstable approach 20:43:58 UTC · KNFW runway 18 · 1,726 ft AGL · 188 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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