EmergencyDescent — UAL449
2026-01-17 16:26 UTC· KEWR → ?· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B737
UAL449 (United Airlines) had departed KEWR on 2026-01-17. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 16:26 UTC. Trace data at the event: 38912 ft AGL, 465 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 20 kt wind, 19 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 38912 ft AGL at event
- 465 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 20 kt wind
- 19 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- UAL449
- United Airlines
- B737
- 2026-01-17 16:26 UTC
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