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Delta Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Pressure Issue Injures Passengers

The FAA is investigating the incident that caused nosebleeds and ear injuries among passengers on a Salt Lake City to Portland flight.

  • Delta Airlines flight 1203 from Salt Lake City to Portland experienced a cabin pressure problem on September 15, forcing an emergency landing.
  • Passengers reported severe pain, with some experiencing nosebleeds and bleeding from their ears due to the pressurization issue.
  • At least 10 out of 140 passengers required medical attention upon landing, and Delta offered to cover transportation costs to the hospital.
  • The aircraft's oxygen masks did not deploy during the incident, but the flight crew followed procedures to return safely to Salt Lake City.
  • The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, and Delta has since repaired the Boeing 737-900, which is now back in service.
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