Go-around — AAL2838

KBDL · 6

2026-08-20 14:18 UTC· KCLT → KBDL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· A321

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AAL2838 (American Airlines) was operating from KCLT to KBDL on 2026-08-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Bradley International Airport (KBDL) on runway 6 at 14:18 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2803 ft AGL, 189 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/5076 2026-08-19 15:00Z – 2026-08-30 22:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

    Williamsport, PA, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 through Sunday, August 30, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • VIP6/5429 2026-08-19 20:00Z – 2026-08-20 13:00Z SFC–4,999 ft

    SOUTHAMPTON, NY, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 through Thursday, August 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • VIP6/6732 2026-08-20 13:07Z – 2026-08-20 14:00Z SFC–4,999 ft

    SOUTHAMPTON, NY

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 6
  • 2803 ft AGL at event
  • 189 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBDL 162051Z 18005KT 10SM FEW065 FEW190 SCT250 26/17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251 T02560167 56009 $

Flight context

  • AAL2838
  • American Airlines
  • A321
  • KCLT → KBDL
  • 2026-08-20 14:18 UTC
  • KBDL runway 6

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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