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Delta Flight Diverts After Cabin Pressure Issue Causes Passenger Injuries

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Portland made an emergency landing due to a pressurization problem, leading to medical evaluations for some passengers.

Travelers wait for flights as Delta Air Lines planes sit at gates on opening day of the Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.
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Overview

  • The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred on September 15, 2024.
  • Passengers reported severe ear pain, bleeding noses, and ruptured eardrums as the plane failed to pressurize above 10,000 feet.
  • Emergency responders met the aircraft upon landing, identifying at least 10 passengers in need of medical attention.
  • Delta confirmed that oxygen masks did not deploy during the incident and has since apologized to affected customers.
  • The aircraft was taken out of service on Sunday but returned to operation the following day after technicians resolved the pressurization issue.