SAS flight to Dublin declared mid-air emergency | World | News
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight was flying over the UK when it was forced to declare an emergency due to a medical crisis on board. Flight SK537 from Copenhagen to Dublin departed at 10.45am local time on Wednesday. Towards the end of his two-hour journey, he reportedly alerted air traffic control (ATC) to a developing situation.
While cruising at an altitude of 38,000 feet and beginning its descent into Irish airspace, the Airbus A320neo broadcast code 7700, the international radio code for a general emergency. According to reports, the call was made at 11.36am UK time and the aircraft was given priority approach to Dublin Airport as a passenger on board required urgent medical attention.
ATC cleared the way for SAS aircraft and allowed it to bypass standard arrival patterns. It landed in Dublin at 11.56am and reached Gate 106 at 12.01am so the passenger could receive medical attention.
The nature of the medical emergency and the identity of the passenger are not yet known.
SAS has been contacted for comment.
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Indicates that the aircraft is in danger requiring immediate priority attention, such as an emergency landing, due to problems such as engine failure, medical emergencies, or serious technical failures.
In the event of a medical emergency, it allows the crew to immediately divert and disembark while ambulances wait.
