Mid-Air Delivery: Baby born on Delta flight minutes before landing at PDX
KATU • • business
Key Points:
- A baby was born onboard Delta flight 478 from Atlanta to Portland about 30 minutes before landing at Portland International Airport.
- A doctor, two nurses, and flight attendants assisted with the delivery during the flight.
- Emergency Medical Services met the plane upon arrival, and both mother and baby were reported in stable condition.
- Delta Airlines praised the flight crew and medical volunteers for their quick response and emphasized their commitment to passenger safety.
- Initial reports indicated the mother had been experiencing contractions for 35 minutes before the baby was delivered mid-air.
