SIMPLE FLYING · SAFETY
WHAT SQUAWK CODE 7700 ACTUALLY MEANS...
Many aviation enthusiasts will have seen headlines announcing that an aircraft declared an emergency and 'squawked 7700.' The phrase often appears after an aircraft diverts, returns to its departure airport, or lands safely following a technical issue, and wh…
SCOTT: If you fly the type, read the primary source before your next pairing — not the headline. Safety stories age badly when they travel by group text.