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Baby Born Mid-Flight on Delta to Portland
27 Apr
Summary
- A baby was born mid-flight on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland.
- Two EMTs and crew members helped deliver the baby using improvised supplies.
- The mother and newborn received medical attention upon landing in Portland.
A passenger aboard a Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland delivered a baby midair on April 24. The birth occurred approximately 30 minutes before the aircraft was scheduled to land at Portland International Airport.
The flight crew requested medical assistance, and two EMTs who were passengers on board volunteered to help. Working with the flight attendants, they delivered the baby using limited supplies, including blankets and a shoelace.
Delta flight 478 declared an emergency to receive priority handling from air traffic control. Upon safely landing in Portland, the mother and newborn were attended to by emergency medical services. The airline expressed gratitude to the crew and medical volunteers for their assistance.
