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Emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal
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Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications.
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Air India plane crash: 'Thrust not achieved...falling... Mayday', AI pilot's last wordsAir India Flight 171 crashed into a hostel in Ahmedabad after a failed take-off. The pilot's distress call indicated a lack of thrust moments before the crash. Investigators are analyzing the black box..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ahmedabad plane crash: A 'Mayday' call, and then radio silenceAn Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight 171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, prompting a 'Mayday' call from the pilot. The London-bound flight, carrying 242 individuals, including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ahmedabad plane crash: Pilot issued Mayday call before crash; what is it, and when is it issued?An Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025. The pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, issued a Mayday call before the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
What is Mayday call and why is it used by pilots during emergencies?It was introduced in international radio communication by 1923, and was officially adopted in 1927 alongside the Morse code ''SOS''.DNA - Published | |
