US EditionWoman Gives Birth on Delta Flight Before Emergency Landing in Oregon
Flight attendants and medical volunteers helped deliver the baby as the crew declared an emergency for priority landing, officials said.
- On Friday, a passenger gave birth aboard Delta Flight 478 from Atlanta to Portland International Airport after the crew declared a medical emergency to receive priority air traffic handling.
- Labor began about 30 minutes before the scheduled landing, prompting flight attendants to act alongside a doctor and two nurses who were traveling on the flight.
- Passenger Jess Cushenberry, traveling with her daughter Taylor, offered a blanket to the crew as radio traffic confirmed, "Engine 80 and Rescue 82; Update from ground, the baby has been delivered on the aircraft."
- Emergency responders met the aircraft at Portland International Airport, where Portland Communications Manager Kara Hansen confirmed, "They found everyone in stable condition upon arrival."
- Delta stated, "We extend our sincere thanks to the crew and medical volunteers on board who stepped in to provide care," noting that flight crews receive extensive training for in-flight medical emergencies.
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Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight had an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. During the flight, one of the passengers unexpectedly went into labor – the baby was born just about 30 minutes before the plane made an emergency landing.
Passengers help woman give birth on board Delta flight
ATLANTA (WUPA) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland last week had a special addition to its passenger list after a woman went into labor in the air. A spokesperson for the Atlanta-based airline said that Delta Flight 478 was just about 30 minutes from Portland International Airport on Friday night when the unexpected visitor gave the signal it wanted to be there for the landing. The flight attendants onboard sprang into action, ai…
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