Go-around — UAL590

KORD · 27C

2026-04-17 21:27 UTC· KBWI → KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

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UAL590 (United Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KORD on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 27C at 21:27 UTC. Trace data at the event: 912 ft AGL, 177 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 13 kt wind, 13 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 27C
  • 912 ft AGL at event
  • 177 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 13 kt wind
  • 13 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KORD 210451Z 07012KT 10SM FEW007 BKN015 OVC031 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 DZE35RAB35E37 SLP190 P0001 T01720144 $

Flight context

  • UAL590
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KBWI → KORD
  • 2026-04-17 21:27 UTC
  • KORD runway 27C

All events on this flight

Go-around 21:27:01 UTC · KORD runway 27C · 912 ft AGL · 177 kt GS
Go-around 21:27:01 UTC · KORD runway 27C · 912 ft AGL · 177 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KORD