Mayday is the word used around the world to make a distress call via radio communications. Mayday signals a life-threatening emergency, usually on a ship or a plane, although it may be used in a variety of other situations. Procedure calls for the mayday distress signal to be said three times in a row — Mayday! Mayday!

What is Mayday call from pilot?

Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. ...

What happens when you call Mayday?

When should I use a Mayday call? When you make a Mayday call, the U.S. Coast Guard jumps into action. They direct massive resources across long distances to get to you as soon as possible -- regardless of the risk and the cost. Therefore, Maydays must be reserved for truly life-threatening situations.