A Delta flight flying from Los Angeles to Boston executed an emergency landing in Detroit due to an urgent health problem onboard. The aircraft commander sent a radio message that he felt sick and needed emergency care. In his message, the captain announced his illness directly, stating, "This is the captain. I'm the one that's ill."

After reporting the issue of his illness, the pilot rerouted the plane to Detroit to access care. The unexpected arrival in Detroit permitted the captain to get urgent medical care for his condition.