Go-around — AAL2117
KPWM · 112026-08-19 16:07 UTC· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738
AAL2117 (American Airlines) was inbound to KPWM on 2026-08-19. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Portland International Jetport (KPWM) on runway 11 at 16:07 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1201 ft AGL, 177 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 4 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.
Pilot review data
- Runway 11
- 1201 ft AGL at event
- 177 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 5 kt wind
- 4 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPWM 161151Z 20005KT 10SM BKN120 OVC150 14/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01390111 10139 20122 55004 $
Flight context
- AAL2117
- American Airlines
- B738
- 2026-08-19 16:07 UTC
- KPWM runway 11
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