Why Do Pilots Say “Mayday” 3 Times In An Emergency?

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established a broader emergency communication protocol that includes the ...
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Mayday: Air India Pilot’s Final Cry for Help - Why It’s Aviation’s Most Urgent Call

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In the wake of the tragic Air India flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad airport, which has caused devastation both in the air and on the ground, one key term has emerged repeatedly ...
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United Airlines Mayday Call Handled 'By The Book,’ Says Aviation Expert

A United Airlines pilot issued a mayday distress call after the Boeing 787 he was flying experienced engine failure shortly after taking off from Washington’s Dulles airport for Munich on July 25, ...
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Air France Flight Makes U-turn Over Atlantic Ocean After Pilot Sends Out Signal 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'

An Air France flight departing New York’s JFK International Airport turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after declaring an emergency. According to flight tracker FlightAware, Air France flight AF9 ...
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Ocean City units respond to mayday call after person struck by propeller, officials say

Advanced life-saving measures were taken off Ocean City's coast on Sunday after multiple departments responded to a mayday call, the city's fire department said.The Ocean City Fire Department said it ...