A Delta flight en route from Los Angeles to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Detroit because of a medical emergency during the flight. The flight's captain sent a radio message that he was ill and needed emergency care. During the communication, 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 diverted the flight to Detroit to get medical help. The unexpected arrival in Detroit allowed the captain to get urgent medical care for his medical issue.