EmergencyDescent — NKS213
2026-01-09 06:10 UTC· KORD → KFLL· SPIRIT AIRLINES LLC· A321
NKS213 (Spirit Airlines) was operating from KORD to KFLL on 2026-01-09. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 06:10 UTC. Trace data at the event: 35164 ft AGL, 478 kt GS. Approach stability score: 94/100. 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 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 35164 ft AGL at event
- 478 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 94/100
- 4 kt wind
- 3 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- NKS213
- Spirit Airlines
- A321
- KORD → KFLL
- 2026-01-09 06:10 UTC
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