A Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit following a medical issue onboard. The lead pilot contacted officials that he felt sick and needed emergency care. Over the radio, the captain announced his illness directly, stating, "This is the captain. I'm the one that's ill."

Following the announcement of his illness, the pilot changed flight paths to Detroit to get medical help. The emergency landing in Detroit allowed the captain to seek hospitalization for his condition.