Pilot suffers medical emergency on Delta flight shortly after takeoff

Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Crew Reports a ‘Potential Pilot Incapacitation’ on Board

The Delta aircraft returned safely to Minneapolis on Aug. 31, allowing all 178 passengers to resume their trip to Orlando on a new flightA stock image depicts a male pilot radioing to air traffic control.Credit: GettyNEED TO KNOWA Delta flight returned to Minneapolis shortly after takeoff due to a reported medical issue involving the pilotThe plane landed safely with 178 passengers and seven crew members before a new crew continued the flight to…

Pilot suffers medical emergency on Delta flight shortly after takeoff

A pilot suffered a medical emergency on a Delta Airlines flight, forcing the plane to return to Minneapolis-St. Paul shortly after takeoff.

Delta Pilot Medical Emergency Forces Minneapolis Flight Turnback

Delta Flight 1208 to Orlando returned to Minneapolis-St. Paul after a pilot suffered a mid-air medical emergency; all aboard landed safely.