Go-around — UAL1857
KORD · 09L2026-04-26 14:52 UTC· KFSD → KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738
UAL1857 (United Airlines) was operating from KFSD to KORD on 2026-04-26. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 09L at 14:52 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1715 ft AGL, 141 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 11,265 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 09L
- 1715 ft AGL at event
- 141 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 9 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 11,265 m visibility
- KORD 202151Z 04017G23KT 7SM -DZ BKN007 OVC011 17/16 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 04026/2052 DZB46 SLP159 P0000 T01720161 $
Flight context
- UAL1857
- United Airlines
- B738
- KFSD → KORD
- 2026-04-26 14:52 UTC
- KORD runway 09L
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