PAN-PAN Call quickly OVERTURNES to MAYDAY Call. American A319 Hydraulic failure. REAL ATC

7 April 2023.
An American Airlines Airbus A319 registration N744P, performing flight AAL2963 from Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA) to Charleston International/AFB Airport (KCHS).
During climb out of Reagan Airport declared PAN-PAN and decided to divert to Dulles Airport (KIAD). A couple of minutes later the crew declared MAYDAY, reported hydraulic system failure and requested the longest runway.

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[joshuana]

21, 000 people, absolutely ridiculous how many people airlines are cramming into an airplane now days.

[gadgetdad]

What I would like to see on these videos is the other traffic and to see how ATC clears the area around the plane with the emergency

[chrisschack]

21, 000 souls on board, this will be an overweight landing...

[whatwhome]

I was in a plane with a partial hydraulic failure. They couldn't lower the flaps. We came in fast, brakes smoking, and fire trucks. Landed safely and they towed the plane to the gate. Shortly thereafter, I bought a life insurance policy.😂

[tomrepici]

Man the pilots were calm and cool despite a mayday. And hats off to the controllers as well. All performed their duties 100% and ensured a safe landing for the aircraft and passengers/crew. Mad respect to all.

[johnmknox]

4:24 21, 000 people on board! 😂 It must be a mothership! 🛸

[bladi-senpai]

such a big plane that can hold 21k souls onboard

[thatguywillt]

Pilot sounded like he was ordering an iced coffee during that mayday call. Professional as hell.

[saylortusk]

So impressed with the composure of all involved.

[blockbertus]

The "nice work" at the end from the tower was pretty cool. It's the small things that can change things.

[kristinreynolds]

These guys did an awesome job! Everyone was very calm, despite what all was going on. These are the kind of people you want in an emergency situation!! 💕

[ghostrider-beek]

2:05 - THATS exactly why MAYDAY is used - ATC understood RIGHT AWAY with NO ambiguity (roger response, instead of 20 questions)

[warriormvp]

I see an elaborate ruse in an effort to draw a bawdy shape.

[paulsinclair]

Well Hallelujah! A good US pilot who follows the standard international communications and knows how to use and isn't afraid to declare 'Pan Pan' and 'Mayday'!
All very well handled and clearly communicated!

[SuperParatech]

That is why pilots are needed. Despite the automations in aircraft, sometimes decisions need to be made. Well done for every one's professionalism.

[BostonBuzz]

Very professional and competent all the way around!! 👏

[ifuscfk]

So impressed with the composure of all involved.. Absolute Gem of a pilot!.

[Phs]

4:26 - Maybe the hydraulics failed due to the "21, 000 souls on board"?😂🤣

[greengrendel]

4:40 "21.000 souls on board" calm down Lord Xenu

[alixena]

That first ATC did not acknowledge the Pan Pan or the MayDay or the request to divert to Dules, or even give a heading when requested twice at least.