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Oct 19, 2026
EmmetHOST
But aviation has strict terminology for emergencies.
EmmetHOST
Pilots in distress are trained to use specific words, mayday, pan pan or emergency.
EmmetHOST
The word priority is not a recognised word for an emergency.
EmmetHOST
As a result, the controller did not grasp the seriousness of the situation.
EmmetHOST
Instead of clearing the fight to land immediately, he simply asked how much longer they could hold.
EmmetHOST
Had the first officer said Mayday or even Pan Pan, the plane would have been given immediate clearance to carry out an approach.
EmmetHOST
Instead, the misunderstanding would now only deepen.
EmmetHOST
The first officer responded that they could hold for five more minutes.
EmmetHOST
They were now on a slow-motion collision course with the South China Sea.
EmmetHOST
The captain called Hong Kong Air Traffic Control and declared a Pan Pan, which is one step down from declaring an emergency.
EmmetHOST
The pilots had previously carried out an approach briefing for a normal arrival at Hong Kong, but they now had to quickly change plan.
EmmetHOST
They briefed for what's known as a one-engine inoperative approach, and also briefed the missed approach procedures in case their first approach was unsuccessful.
speaker_0HOST
Aviation safety depends on continuous training, standardized procedures, reliable technology, and effective coordination between pilots, controllers, and airport emergency teams.
speaker_0HOST
Pan-Pan, Mayday, and squawk seventy-seven hundred are all part of that system.
speaker_0HOST
Each serves a specific purpose, helping communicate essential information when time and clarity matter most.
speaker_0HOST
That's why, before interpreting a change of course as a major crisis, we should ask ourselves what information has actually been confirmed.
Kevin TurnerPANELIST
Had to divert to New York because of this.
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
[upbeat music] American 37, we're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
American 37 heavy, the captain needs to know the reason for the divert.
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Well, you have only two potties operating on board for American 37 heavy.
KincaidHOST
It got as far as New York City when air traffic control was called, and...
speaker_18SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
American 37, we're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
speaker_16SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
American 37 heavy.
speaker_16SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The captain needs to know the reason for the divert.
Johnjay Van EsHOST
I'm gonna- Just listen to the pilots calling into the tower.
NickPANELIST
37, we're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
speaker_13SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
American 37 heavy.
speaker_13SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The DEN needs to know the reason for the divert.
Dave SpositoHOST
Uh, sounded a little something like this.
ToddAUDIENCE
American 37, we're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
Molly AllenHOST
[laughs]
Dave SpositoHOST
Potties.
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Lee American 37.
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
speaker_0ADVERTISER
American 37 heavy, Roger.
speaker_0ADVERTISER
Uh, do you need the landing vectors?
MelissaHOST
Okay.
RamiroHOST
Okay?
speaker_6SOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Lee American 37, we're gonna declare a PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN for an overweight landing.
speaker_0ADVERTISER
American 37 heavy, Roger.
Amy BrownHOST
I was gonna go first man on the plane.
Bobby BonesHOST
Uh, pan-pan.
Eddie GarciaPANELIST
Pan-pan.
Amy BrownHOST
Pan-pan.
Eddie GarciaPANELIST
I need a pan to cook.
Bobby BonesHOST
There's a more serious medical issue on board, but not one that's life-threatening.