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Ryanair flight RYR26LR, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered EI-IJB, was en route to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (LGTS) when an engine failure occurred over Greece on July 10, 2026. The aircraft was cruising at approximately 33,500 feet when ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows a sustained descent began at around 7:53 a.m. local time (04:53 UTC), dropping from cruise altitude at rates consistently between 1,800 and 2,250 feet per minute for roughly 20 minutes. According to The Economic Times, the United States is set to take the lead in the investigation into the engine failure.

The recorded ADS-B track shows the flight first acquired at 7:57 a.m. local time (04:57 UTC) already near cruise altitude northwest of Thessaloniki, heading approximately 350 degrees north-northwest at 454 knots. After holding near 33,500 feet for about 15 minutes, the aircraft began a steady descent toward LGTS, tracking a heading of roughly 349 to 351 degrees throughout the descent. The steepest recorded descent rate reached approximately 2,460 feet per minute during the middle portion of the descent.

The approach into Thessaloniki continued on a heading of around 346 degrees, with the aircraft passing through 10,000 feet about 28 minutes into the tracked portion of the flight, at roughly 8:25 a.m. local time. Speed reduced progressively from around 450 knots at cruise to approximately 133 knots on short final. The track ends at 8:34 a.m. local time at 294 feet, consistent with landing on runway 34 at LGTS. The full flight can be replayed on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows Corning Inc flight 788CG, a Bombardier CRJ-200 registered N788CG, arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on July 17, 2026. The aircraft flew a roughly 37-minute segment, with the first fix recorded at 3:39 p.m. local time (19:39 UTC) near Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport (KAVP), heading south at about 6,335 feet and climbing steeply at up to 5,580 feet per minute.

The aircraft leveled near 12,500 feet for approximately 15 minutes while tracking southeast at around 395 to 400 knots ground speed, reaching a peak of 12,535 feet. A descent began just before 3:54 p.m. local time, initially gradual, then steepening to roughly 1,800 feet per minute as the aircraft tracked south and then turned toward the Philadelphia area. The track shows a series of turns near Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE), swinging east then south then west, before the aircraft aligned on a westbound heading of approximately 255 degrees for the final approach into KPHL.

The final descent was steady, with the aircraft passing through 1,300 feet about 35 minutes into the tracked segment and continuing down at 600 to 900 feet per minute. The track ends at 4:16 p.m. local time at 164 feet and 131 knots, consistent with a landing at Philadelphia International. The full flight can be replayed on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows a PHI Health LLC helicopter, tail N324PH, an Airbus EC135, operating in the Joint Base Andrews (KADW) area of Maryland on July 13, 2026. Both the departure point and destination are unidentified in the tracking data. The aircraft lifted off at 00:42 UTC and the track ends at 01:06 UTC, a total tracked time of about 25 minutes.

SkyMeter's analysis of ADS-B tracking data shows the helicopter climbed sharply from 180 feet MSL at first fix, reaching a peak climb rate of nearly 2,970 feet per minute in the opening seconds. It departed on a northerly heading of roughly 355 degrees before turning left to approximately 289 degrees, tracking westward near the Andrews area. The aircraft then leveled off close to 1,200 feet MSL and held a steady cruise of 115 to 125 knots for roughly 15 minutes, remaining below 1,300 feet throughout.

A gradual descent began around 00:59 UTC, with the rate steepening to 510 feet per minute as the helicopter turned southward through headings of 238 and then 180 degrees during the final approach phase. The aircraft slowed progressively, coming to a stop at 380 feet MSL at 01:06 UTC. According to Latest news from Azerbaijan, the helicopter appeared to make an emergency landing, though the recorded track data alone does not indicate the nature of any such event.

The full flight track for N324PH can be replayed on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows N7799M, a Mooney M20P registered to Paul J. Mazzillo, departed St. Pete-Clearwater area's Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) at 15:36 UTC on July 12, 2026. The aircraft climbed out heading south toward MacDill Air Force Base before executing a series of right turns, cycling through westerly, northwesterly, northeasterly, and southeasterly headings, all while remaining below 1,011 feet MSL throughout the entire flight.

The track shows the aircraft made at least two low approaches and touch-and-go or low-pass sequences in the early portion of the flight, reaching as low as 56 feet before climbing away again. After those maneuvers, the aircraft spent roughly 35 minutes maneuvering at low altitude over the Tampa Bay area, generally tracking northwest and then north toward the Dunedin and Honeymoon Island coastline. The track ends at 16:33 UTC at 443 feet MSL on a heading of 165 degrees, with a descent rate steepening to 960 feet per minute in the final seconds of the recording, consistent with a rapid descent toward the water surface. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Mooney experienced engine trouble and came down in the water approximately 25 yards off Honeymoon Island State Park near Dunedin; both the father and son aboard exited the aircraft and walked to shore without injury.

The full flight track of N7799M can be replayed on SkyMeter.

Singapore Airlines flight SQ345, a Boeing 777-300ER registered 9V-SWU, departed Zurich Airport (LSZH) at 09:50 UTC on 11 July 2026 and returned to the same airport at 11:11 UTC, never reaching its scheduled destination. ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows the aircraft climbed out on a heading of approximately 54 degrees northeast, passing near Dübendorf Air Base, before turning left to a northbound heading of 342 degrees in the vicinity of St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

Near Friedrichshafen Airport the aircraft executed two successive right turns, swinging first to 95 degrees east and then to 184 degrees south, before a further right turn to 271 degrees westbound near St Gallen Altenrhein. The track shows the aircraft reached a peak of 15,815 feet MSL and then held a prolonged level segment near 15,790 feet on a westbound heading of 270 degrees for well over 20 minutes before descent began in earnest around 11:00 UTC. The steepest descent rate recorded was approximately 3,390 feet per minute as the aircraft tracked a southeasterly heading of roughly 143 degrees.

A stabilized approach on a steady heading of about 155 degrees brought SQ345 back to Zurich, with rollout completing at 11:11 UTC, giving a total flight time of about 81 minutes. The reason for the return was not disclosed. The full flight can be replayed on SkyMeter.

Ryanair flight RYR52SL, a Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-QEU and operated by Malta Air, departed Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (LGTS) at 03:13 UTC on 10 July 2026, bound for Memmingen, Germany. According to KING5, an engine failure shortly after takeoff sent debris into the fuselage, shattering a passenger window on the right side of the cabin and causing a depressurisation; a passenger seated at the window was partially pulled through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside. He was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows the aircraft climbed northward on a heading of roughly 354 degrees before turning left through west, south, and east in a series of left-hand turns that kept it in the vicinity of Thessaloniki. The aircraft reached a peak altitude of 17,281 feet approximately nine minutes after departure, then began descending sharply, recording a descent rate of up to 5,010 feet per minute in the early stages of the return. The track shows the aircraft leveling near 6,200 feet for an extended period of roughly 40 minutes while maneuvering in wide circuits around the airport area, consistent with the crew managing the situation before committing to an approach.

The final approach began from the east on a heading of approximately 104 degrees, with the aircraft descending steadily through 2,700 feet at 04:06 UTC and continuing on a stabilized profile to the runway. The track ends at 04:09 UTC at 62 feet and 167 knots, indicating a successful landing back at Thessaloniki about 56 minutes after departure. The full flight can be replayed on SkyMeter.

Delta Air Lines flight DAL276, an Airbus A330-300 registered N820NW, departed Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) on June 26, 2026 at 00:00 UTC on a route bound for France. The aircraft never climbed beyond 10,366 feet, well short of any transatlantic cruise altitude, and returned to KBOS approximately 50 minutes after the tracked flight began.

SkyMeter's analysis of ADS-B tracking data shows the aircraft began its takeoff roll around 00:14 UTC, lifting off on a heading of 66 degrees to the northeast and climbing at rates reaching 3,660 feet per minute. The flight then executed a series of left turns, swinging north and then west near Beverly Regional Airport (KBVY), and finally south near Laurence G. Hanscom Field (KBED), tracing a broad arc back toward Boston. The aircraft leveled briefly at 10,366 feet around 00:21 UTC before beginning its descent, with the steepest recorded descent rate reaching 3,420 feet per minute. A stabilized approach followed on a heading of roughly 133 degrees, with a steady descent from about 2,100 feet, and the aircraft touched down at approximately 00:35 UTC, about 21 minutes after becoming airborne.

The reason for the return was not discernible from the ADS-B data. The full replay of DAL276, including the departure, the turn-back arc over the Boston area, and the return landing, is available on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows Delta Air Lines flight DAL34, operated on Boeing 767-300 registration N172DZ, departed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) at 03:37 UTC on June 25, 2026, bound for Edinburgh. The aircraft never left the Atlanta area, returning to KATL and landing approximately 77 minutes after departure.

After lifting off on a westward heading, the aircraft climbed steeply, reaching a peak of 10,435 feet MSL with climb rates as high as 4,020 feet per minute. SkyMeter's analysis of ADS-B tracking data shows the aircraft then held near 10,400 feet for roughly 40 minutes while executing a series of turns, tracking southwest, then southeast, then east, then north near Jim's Private Airport, and finally west near DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK), tracing a wide circuit over the Atlanta metropolitan area.

At 04:33 UTC, the aircraft activated a 7700 emergency squawk and began descending from that holding altitude. The descent reached a steepest recorded rate of 3,600 feet per minute, with the aircraft leveling briefly near 6,200 feet before continuing through a stabilized approach. It touched down on a runway heading of 270 degrees at KATL at approximately 04:47 UTC. No cause for the emergency has been stated in available information.

The full track of DAL34 on N172DZ, including the extended holding circuit and emergency descent, can be replayed on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows Air Canada flight ACA825, an Airbus A330-300 registered C-GEGI, departed Madrid Barajas (LEMD) at 12:37 UTC on June 23, 2026, originally bound for Toronto Pearson (CYYZ). The flight diverted to Dublin Airport (EIDW) due to a medical emergency on board, according to airlive.net.

The aircraft lifted off heading southwest at 207 degrees, then turned right through west and north before settling onto a cruise track. It reached a maximum altitude of 37,746 feet and a peak ground speed of 535 knots during a cruise phase that lasted roughly three hours.

The recorded ADS-B track shows the initial descent toward Dublin beginning at approximately 17:02 UTC, with the aircraft tracking eastward on headings between 75 and 79 degrees. The flight held near 30,500 feet through much of the early descent before losing roughly 15,000 feet in about eight minutes between 17:25 UTC and 17:33 UTC. The descent steepened further, with a recorded vertical speed of 5,820 feet per minute as the aircraft passed through approximately 4,200 feet at around 17:41 UTC. The track then transitions to a stabilized approach, and the aircraft touched down and taxied in, with the track ending at 180 feet MSL and 3 knots, consistent with Dublin's field elevation, after a total tracked flight time of about 319 minutes.

The full track of ACA825, including the diversion path, can be replayed on SkyMeter.

American Airlines flight AAL93, a Boeing 787-8 registered N810AN, departed Zürich Airport (LSZH) at 10:09 UTC on June 23, 2026, bound for Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL). ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows the aircraft climbed initially on a heading of roughly 15 degrees near Dübendorf Air Base before turning northwest, crossing the North Atlantic in cruise at altitudes reaching 41,894 feet and ground speeds up to 512 knots.

Descent from cruise began around 17:55 UTC, with the aircraft dropping from above 41,000 feet through a series of sustained descent phases toward Philadelphia. At approximately 18:40 UTC, at about 1,681 feet MSL and 162 knots, SkyMeter's analysis flagged a go-around event. The aircraft climbed back to roughly 3,000 feet, turned, and re-established an approach on a heading of approximately 256 degrees before descending steadily toward the runway. The track ends at 18:55 UTC at 65 feet and 153 knots, consistent with a runway threshold at KPHL, for a total tracked flight time of about eight hours and eighteen minutes.

According to airlive.net, AAL93 had declared an emergency off the UK coast during the outbound leg. The recorded ADS-B track shows no diversion or course reversal at that point, and the aircraft continued on to Philadelphia.

The full flight can be replayed on SkyMeter.

ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows that American Airlines flight AAL735, a Boeing 777-300ER registered N734AR, departed London Heathrow (EGLL) at 14:14 UTC on June 10, 2026, bound for Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The aircraft lifted off heading northwest, turned north, and climbed steadily over the following 35 minutes to a peak altitude of 31,675 feet.

At 14:59 UTC, while cruising at approximately 31,553 feet in the vicinity of Barrow Walney Island Airport on the northwest coast of England, the aircraft broadcast a Squawk 7700 general emergency transponder code. The track then shows a series of left turns, swinging from a westerly heading through south and then east in the area of RAF Northolt, before the aircraft aligned for a return to Heathrow. Ground speed increased notably through the turn sequence, reaching a maximum of 603 knots during the descent phase.

The descent from cruise altitude was continuous, with the steepest recorded rate reaching 4,740 feet per minute during the initial descent. A stabilized approach was established at approximately 1,793 feet on a heading of 270 degrees, and touchdown was recorded at around 15:34 UTC, roughly 80 minutes after departure. The cause of the emergency has not been established from available data.

The complete flight track, including the emergency squawk event and the return routing across northern and central England, can be replayed on SkyMeter.

American Airlines flight AAL705, a Boeing 777-200 registered N789AN, departed Frankfurt am Main Airport (EDDF) at 07:23 UTC on 25 May 2026, bound for Charlotte. ADS-B data reviewed by SkyMeter shows the aircraft climbed out of Frankfurt on an initial heading of 19 degrees before turning left to approximately 291 degrees westbound, reaching a cruise altitude of 35,680 feet.

At 08:19 UTC, while level at cruise altitude, the aircraft's transponder broadcast a Squawk 7700 general emergency code. A descent began almost immediately afterward, with the steepest recorded rate reaching 5,070 feet per minute as the aircraft dropped from cruise altitude toward the London area.

The recorded ADS-B track shows AAL705 entering a series of turns near London City Airport and holding at approximately 8,850 feet for roughly 11 minutes, with heading shifts through south, east, and northeast before the aircraft turned westbound and resumed its descent. A stabilized final approach was then flown on a heading of 90 degrees, beginning from about 2,600 feet, with the aircraft touching down at London Heathrow (EGLL) and taxiing in by 09:14 UTC, about 87 minutes after departure.

The full flight replay, including the emergency squawk and diversion track, is available on SkyMeter.