SALT LAKE CITY- On September 15, 2024, a Delta Air Lines (DL) flight encountered a cabin pressure issue, forcing an emergency landing and causing injuries to multiple passengers.
Flight DL1203 operated using a Boeing 737-900 carrying 140 passengers, departed from Salt Lake City (SLC), Utah, bound for Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon.
Delta Flight Emergency Landing
The incident resulted in ten passengers experiencing bloody noses and ears. Passenger Jaci Purser described the sudden onset of severe ear pain affecting numerous travelers. She reported hearing air escape and feeling a bubbling sensation in her right ear, followed by bleeding.
The flight crew initiated emergency procedures, returning the aircraft to Salt Lake City. The plane landed safely at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to the incident, assessing that no serious injuries occurred and no hospital transports were necessary.
Delta Air Lines issued an apology for the passengers’ experience and confirmed that the flight crew followed proper protocols during the emergency.
The airline provided support to affected passengers upon landing, addressing their immediate needs. Delta also offered transportation for passengers seeking additional medical attention.
Delta removed the affected Boeing 737-900 from service on Sunday following the cabin pressure incident. Maintenance crews addressed the pressurization issue, with the aircraft returning to operational status on Monday after repairs.
Delta provided an alternative aircraft to complete the journey to Portland International Airport to ensure passenger travel continuity.
Similar Incidents
Last week, Delta Air Lines Flight DL1 experienced an emergency on September 12, forcing its return to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Airbus A330-900neo, bound for London Heathrow (LHR), departed JFK at 22:33, 28 minutes behind schedule.
Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew requested an altitude of 25,000 feet, deviating from the planned cruising altitude of 37,000 feet. This initial request signaled a potential issue, though the crew did not immediately seek assistance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).
The situation escalated when pilots reported detecting fumes in the cockpit. This development prompted the crew to inform ATC of a possible return to JFK.
Similarly, on July 2024, Delta Air Lines Flight DL927 encountered a cabin pressure loss during its Jackson, Wyoming to Atlanta, Georgia journey. The Boeing 757-200, carrying 148 passengers and 6 crew members, faced this emergency while cruising at 41,000 feet, approximately 160 nautical miles northwest of St. Louis, Missouri.
The flight crew detected the pressure loss and immediately initiated emergency protocols. They executed a rapid descent to 10,000 feet, a safer altitude that mitigates risks associated with low cabin pressure. This swift action prioritized passenger and crew safety, aligning with standard emergency procedures.
Pilots diverted the aircraft to St. Louis, the nearest suitable airport for an emergency landing. The decision to reroute demonstrates the crew’s adherence to safety protocols and their quick assessment of available options in a high-stress situation.
The flight crew successfully landed the Boeing 757 at St. Louis airport approximately 35 minutes after beginning the emergency descent.
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