Go-around — AAL487

KCLT · 36L

2026-04-17 21:08 UTC· KSFO → KCLT· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL487 (American Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KCLT on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 36L at 21:08 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1504 ft AGL, 156 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 16,093 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 36L
  • 1504 ft AGL at event
  • 156 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KCLT 210452Z 33004KT 10SM FEW250 23/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02280194 403220217 $

Flight context

  • AAL487
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KSFO → KCLT
  • 2026-04-17 21:08 UTC
  • KCLT runway 36L

All events on this flight

Go-around 21:08:35 UTC · KCLT runway 36L · 1,504 ft AGL · 156 kt GS
Go-around 21:08:35 UTC · KCLT runway 36L · 1,504 ft AGL · 156 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KCLT