A Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to Boston executed an emergency landing in Detroit because of a medical issue onboard. The lead pilot sent a radio message that he was ill and needed hospitalization. During the communication, 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 diverted the flight to Detroit to go to a hospital. The emergency landing in Detroit enabled the pilot to get urgent medical care for his condition.