Return to field — N964C

KMHV · 30

2026-03-18 16:47 UTC· KMHV → KMHV· NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL· SBR1

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N964C (National Test Pilot School) had departed KMHV on 2026-03-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Mojave Airport (KMHV) on runway 30 at 16:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL426, turnaround area near Inyokern, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 30
  • 42637 ft AGL at event
  • 496 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KMHV 230415Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A2995 RMK AO2 T02370051 $

Flight context

  • N964C
  • National Test Pilot School
  • SBR1
  • KMHV → KMHV
  • 2026-03-18 16:47 UTC
  • KMHV runway 30

All events on this flight

Return to field 16:47:15 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 42,637 ft AGL · 496 kt GS
Go-around 18:01:54 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 3,266 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 19:18:49 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 2,901 ft AGL · 140 kt GS
Go-around 19:18:54 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 3,112 ft AGL · 155 kt GS
Go-around 18:01:54 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 3,266 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 19:18:54 UTC · KMHV runway 30 · 3,112 ft AGL · 155 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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