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Kelrycorfg
1 month ago

Pilots can enter emergency codes via the transponder so that they can send an emergency to the ATC (Air Traffic Controller) without radio contact, or so the ATC on the radar can also better locate the machine that has the problem (avoids misunderstandings, especially in areas with lots of air traffic).

Interestingly, that the Flighradar shows up at all. In the case of Air emergency. However, instead of a Mayday-Mayday, it can also be just a pan-pann – so just a warning and a hint that the ATC should keep the airspace around the plane somewhat free because the pilots have to do something and are distracted. for example, an error message in the onboard computer and the checklist go through. Some pilots like to give Pan-Pans safe. So often not critical.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transpondercode

  • 7500 – Aircraft removal (hijacking; seven-five – man with a knife)
  • 7600 – Radio frequency (radio failure; seven-six – hear nix / radio nix / need a radio fix)
  • 7700 – Air emergency (emergency; seven-seven – going to heaven / falling from heaven / pray to heaven / close to heaven)
Kelrycorfg
1 month ago
Reply to  Check571

It can also be a Mayday, and end up on a crash.

MertIs
1 month ago

As others have said, this is actually an emergency code for ne air emergency.

However, this is a military aircraft and in the area where it is on the go, there are apparently exercises (there are various military units on the go and fly wild maneuvers).

Therefore, I would strongly suspect (without knowing) that there is a practice scenario or any other background here rather than a real emergency.

MertIs
1 month ago
Reply to  Check571

So at first glance, I only see a single one with 7700…

MertIs
1 month ago

Addendum: The plane also does not fly to the next best (larger) airport, as you would expect with a real emergency, but simply keep quietly. This also means that it has a different background and is not a real emergency.

goldenarrowde
1 month ago

The Squawk 7700 means a general air emergency situation and results in the prioritisation of the air traffic controller in all respects.

Squawk 7700 is one of 3 emergency squawks that can switch pilots.

Sanibeng
1 month ago

Squawk 7700: flight emergency; e.g.

  • if people have a medical emergency
  • technical devices no longer work
  • environmental problems