Diversion — AAL1976

KBNA · 02R

2026-03-17 16:54 UTC· KDCA → KBNA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL1976 (American Airlines) was operating from KDCA to KDFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) on 2026-03-17. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 02R at 16:54 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL358, turnaround area near Pike, US. Approach stability score: 62/100. 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 6 kt wind, 6 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 02R
  • 540 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 62/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBNA 271253Z 05007KT 10SM SCT160 SCT250 17/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01670083 $

Flight context

  • AAL1976
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KDCA → KBNA
  • 2026-03-17 16:54 UTC
  • KBNA runway 02R

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