A Delta flight flying from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit due to a medical issue during the flight. The aircraft commander radioed controllers that he was ill and needed emergency care. In his message, the captain explained the situation 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 permitted the captain to obtain hospital treatment for his health situation.