A mid-air miracle occurred when a Portland-bound Delta flight changed into an unplanned supply room on Friday evening.
Delta Airlines confirmed {that a} child was born on board Delta 478 from Atlanta to Portland, whereas the aircraft was a few half hour away from the Portland International Airport.
A physician, two nurses, and flight attendants helped ship the child, Delta says, and the flight was met by EMS when it landed at the airport.
“Portland Airport Fire & Rescue found everyone in stable condition upon arrival,” Port of Portland Communications Manager Kara Hansen stated.
When the emergency dispatch initially went out at about 9:30 p.m., paramedics have been initially instructed the lady was having contractions for 35 minutes.
Shortly after, an emergency radio name went out saying, “Engine 80 and Rescue 82; Update from ground, the baby has been delivered on the aircraft. So, they’re gonna be coming in with the baby delivered. Both are doing fine at this time according to the pilot.”
KATU reached out to Delta, and a spokesperson stated their flight crews have complete medical coaching to assist out throughout conditions like these.
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“We extend our sincere thanks to the crew and medical volunteers on board who stepped in to provide care to a customer onboard prior to landing in Portland,” the spokesperson added. “The health and safety of our customers is always our top priority, and we wish the new family all the best.”
