EmergencyDescent — FDX1453

2026-08-27 09:23 UTC· KMEM KMSY· FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP· B763

FDX1453 (Federal Express) was operating from KMEM to KMSY on 2026-08-27. SkyMeter detected a emergencydescent at 09:23 UTC. Trace data at the event: 31033 ft AGL, 469 kt GS. Approach stability score: 70/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 31033 ft AGL at event
  • 469 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 70/100
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • FDX1453
  • Federal Express
  • B763
  • KMEM → KMSY
  • 2026-08-27 09:23 UTC

All events on this flight

EmergencyDescent 09:23:47 UTC · · 31,033 ft AGL · 469 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 09:23:47 UTC · · 31,033 ft AGL · 469 kt GS

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