A Delta flight flying from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit because of a medical issue onboard. The lead pilot radioed controllers that he became unwell and needed hospitalization. In his message, the captain stated his condition directly, stating, "This is the captain. I'm the one that's ill."

Following the announcement of his illness, the pilot rerouted the plane to Detroit to get medical help. The unexpected arrival in Detroit allowed the captain to get urgent medical care for his condition.