A Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to Boston made an emergency landing in Detroit due to an urgent health problem onboard. The lead pilot radioed controllers that he felt sick and required hospital 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 medical issue.