Aircraft standby escalates at Midway Airport, Chicago IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews at Chicago Midway International Airport responded to an aircraft standby event on runway 31 Right. The situation escalated to a designated emergency phase, referred to as a 'box-in-the-plan'. The aircraft, reportedly a Challenger 35, had two people onboard and approximately four and a half hours of fuel. The event involved coordination with airport and aviation personnel, with confirmation that an airport employee had access to a security checkpoint. The reason for the emergency status remains unclear but appeared to be precautionary.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Security Group Calls
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Transcript:
10-4. That's (name withheld) active with the city of Chicago Department of Aviation.
10-4. That's (name withheld) active with the city of Chicago Department of Aviation.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
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