A Delta flight en route from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit due to a medical issue in the air. The lead pilot contacted officials that he felt sick and needed hospitalization. During the communication, the captain stated his condition directly, stating, "This is the captain. I'm the one that's ill."

After reporting the issue of his illness, the pilot diverted the flight to Detroit to access care. The emergency landing in Detroit enabled the pilot to seek hospitalization for his health situation.