A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Portland made an emergency landing after a pressurization issue, with 10 passengers requiring medical attention. While no hospitalizations occurred, Delta Airlines apologized and resumed the plane’s service after resolving the issue.
A Delta Air Lines flight approaching Portland International Airport Sunday morning had to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City after its crew reported a pressurization problem.
Soon after takeoff, Flight 1203, a Boeing 737-900 carrying 140, made an unscheduled return to Salt Lake City International Airport and headed back. Around 8:30 a.m., the aircraft landed safely. Ten passengers required treatment, and emergency responders were on hand to check them out. No one was taken in for hospital treatment, though.
For those requiring additional medical evaluation, Delta Airlines promised to pay for their transportation fees; however, the airline did not define the services that would be provided. Upon their arrival to the scene, the Salt Lake City Fire Department verified that no passengers were sent to the hospital.
Following the plane’s withdrawal from service for maintenance, Delta fixed the pressurization problem, allowing the aircraft to return to service the next day. Delta issued an apology for the incident in a statement, expressing regret for any disruption caused and reiterating that the crew had adhered to the correct protocols to guarantee customer safety.
At the moment, the event is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
