A Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit due to a medical emergency in the air. The aircraft commander contacted officials that he was ill and needed emergency care. During the communication, 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 go to a hospital. The unexpected arrival in Detroit enabled the pilot to seek hospitalization for his medical issue.