The plane crash in South Korea has shocked the whole world. The plane crash that happened in South Korea last Sunday was so dangerous that 179 passengers died in it. Only two passengers survived this accident. But do you know why plane pilots shout Mayday Mayday and what it means? Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
Why do pilots shout Mayday Mayday?
Planes and airlines have their own words, which are their code words. These words are used by people of airlines including pilots to give information to each other in code words. Some of these words sound so simple, but in reality they are meant to alert crew members in case of an emergency. Among these words there is also a word Mayday Mayday. But do you know what the word Mayday Mayday means and when and under what circumstances the pilot uses these words. Today we will tell you the reason behind this.
This is the meaning of Mayday Mayday.
Let us tell you that pilots use the word Mayday in emergencies. Actually, in case of emergency, pilots say the word ‘Mayday’ three times, because the crew members who hear it get alert. However, the pilot may not always use this word. This word Mayday Mayday is used only in emergency situations. Now you might be wondering why the pilot does not directly say that there is an emergency. In fact, if the passengers traveling in the plane come to know that there is a situation of emergency, then there will be panic in the flight. This is why pilots use code words.
Crew gets alert after hearing Mayday
For information, let us tell you that the word ‘Mayday’ is used in distress call. This means that the life of the aircraft and passengers is in danger and emergency help is needed. In case of emergency, pilots are asked to repeat this word three times due to radio interference and loud noise. Let us tell you that the word ‘Mayday’ was introduced in 1920. During that time, it was first used by Frederick Stanley Mockford, a radio officer at London’s Croydon Airport. He coined the word ‘Mayday’ using the French word ‘m’aider’. ‘M’aider’ means ‘help me’ in French.
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