SAS flight SK537 from Copenhagen to Dublin issued a Squawk 7700 emergency code due to a medical crisis on board, with emergency services waiting at the terminal
A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) aircraft was compelled to declare an emergency whilst flying over the UK. The crew aboard SAS flight SK537, en route from Copenhagen to Dublin, transmitted a “Squawk 7700” – the radio signal indicating a general emergency – at 11.36am GMT on Wednesday following a “medical crisis on board”, according to AirLive.
The Airbus A320neo departed Copenhagen Airport (CPH) at 10.45am CET (9.45am GMT) and was approaching the conclusion of its two-hour voyage to the Irish capital when the crew contacted air traffic control.
The emergency signal was broadcast whilst the aircraft was cruising at 38,000 feet between the south-west coastline of Scotland and the eastern shores of Northern Ireland, flight-tracking information reveals, within airspace designated as the Scottish Flight Information Region (FIR).
Following the emergency declaration, the aircraft received landing priority, with emergency medical teams reportedly on standby at the terminal.
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It is believed the individual concerned was a passenger. SAS has yet to release a statement concerning their condition. reports the Mirror.
SAS revealed that 23.7 million passengers flew with the carrier to over 125 destinations across the globe during the 2023 fiscal year.
The airline claims it is cutting carbon emissions through increased use of sustainable aviation fuel, investment in new fuel-efficient aircraft and technological innovation, aiming to become “a driving force in sustainable aviation”.
Earlier this month, an aircraft turned back to London Gatwick Airport mere minutes following take-off. TAP Air Portugal flight TP1329, heading for Porto, left on time at approximately 9.15am GMT on February 8.
During the Airbus A320’s climb, the crew issued a Squawk 7700 at 4,300 feet and requested an immediate return after reporting a fire in the galley, according to AirLive.
Flight-tracking data reveals the aircraft executed a tight loop south of the airport before touching down back at Gatwick at roughly 9.41am.
The plane landed safely and was positioned on a remote stand for technical assessment.
The flight subsequently departed at 12.20pm and arrived safely in Porto at 2.22pm GMT, several hours behind its scheduled arrival time of 11.30am.
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