Squawk 7700 transmission — SKW5556

2026-08-14 21:27 UTC· KDEN → KRAP· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ7

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SKW5556 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KRAP on 2026-08-14. SkyMeter recorded a 7700 transponder transmission at 21:27 UTC. Code 7700 indicates a general emergency declaration (e.g. engine, medical, smoke). A sustained transmission is normally accompanied by ATC priority handling. Trace data at the event: 21257 ft AGL, 423 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • 21257 ft AGL at event
  • 423 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component

Flight context

  • SKW5556
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ7
  • KDEN → KRAP
  • 2026-08-14 21:27 UTC

All events on this flight

Squawk 7700 transmission 21:27:44 UTC · · 21,257 ft AGL · 423 kt GS
Squawk 7700 transmission 21:27:44 UTC · · 21,257 ft AGL · 423 kt GS

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