EmergencyDescent — SWA1301
2026-08-24 03:49 UTC· KAUS → KMSY· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA1301 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KMSY on 2026-08-24. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 03:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 33925 ft AGL, 455 kt GS. Approach stability score: 90/100. 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 7 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.
Pilot review data
- 33925 ft AGL at event
- 455 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 90/100
- 7 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
Flight context
- SWA1301
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KAUS → KMSY
- 2026-08-24 03:49 UTC
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