Southwest Flight WN1684 Squawks Emergency Code 7700 After Takeoff From Dallas

A Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to Baltimore transmitted the emergency squawk code 7700 shortly after taking off from Dallas Love Field on Monday.

Flight WN1684, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was observed flying at a low altitude over the Dallas area after departure.

Flight Continues Toward Baltimore

Flight-tracking services currently list the aircraft as continuing toward Baltimore/Washington International Airport.

The reason for the emergency code has not been confirmed. Southwest Airlines and aviation authorities have not released additional information about the incident.

Squawk code 7700 indicates a general emergency and alerts air traffic controllers that an aircraft may require priority assistance.