A UNITED Airlines flight from New York to Edinburgh issued a medical emergency “squawk” moments before landing.
The dramatic incident occurred on Monday when a passenger on board United Airlines flight UA36 suffered a medical emergency.
The pilots issued a 7700 “squawk” signifying an immediate on-board emergency to ground control teams which was later confirmed to be a medical emergency.
Issued shortly before landing, the emergency signal to ground control resulted in an emergency response from first aiders at Edinburgh Airport.
The flight departed Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday before a passenger fell ill during the transatlantic journey.
Shortly before 10am the emergency “squawk” was received by ground control in the Scots capital.
The plane landed safely soon after with emergency responders subsequently boarding the flight and rendering aide to the ill passenger.
It has not been disclosed what the nature of the medical emergency the passenger suffered was, with officials citing privacy concerns.
The afflicted passenger was treated promptly however and with emergency teams handling the incident.
The passenger’s condition is currently unknown, but appropriate emergency care was administered to the individual.
The 7700 “squawk” code is used to notify ground teams of an immediate on-board issue and ensure the aircraft is given the full attention of air traffic controllers.
Speaking to aviation publication A2Z, a United Airlines spokesperson gave comment on the emergency incident
They said: “Upon its scheduled arrival at Edinburgh Airport, United Flight 36 was immediately met by emergency services to assist a customer’s medical situation.”
