EmergencyDescent — DAL216

2026-01-14 07:56 UTC· KJFK GOBD· DELTA AIR LINES INC· B763

DAL216 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KJFK to GOBD on 2026-01-14. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 07:56 UTC. Trace data at the event: 35911 ft AGL, 536 kt GS. Approach stability score: 86/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 7 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 35911 ft AGL at event
  • 536 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 86/100
  • 15 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • DAL216
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • B763
  • KJFK → GOBD
  • 2026-01-14 07:56 UTC

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