WORLD● LOW2h ago · Nov 2, 2026, 11:01 AM
Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call
NYT US · global
A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.
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