FAA Investigates Delta Flight After Cabin Pressure Malfunction Causes Injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation into a cabin pressure issue on a Delta Air Lines flight that led to injuries among passengers. Delta Flight 1203, which was en route from Salt Lake City to Portland International Airport, encountered problems with pressurization, causing the plane to return to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after departure.
During the flight, passengers experienced bleeding from their ears and noses due to the pressurization failure. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-900ER, failed to pressurize above 10,000 feet, prompting the crew to return to the departure airport where the flight landed safely around 8:30 a.m. Although oxygen masks were not deployed, 10 passengers required medical evaluation and treatment upon landing.
Delta Air Lines issued an apology for the incident and reassured that the crew followed all necessary procedures to ensure passenger safety. The airline’s ground teams provided immediate support to the affected passengers. Following the incident, the aircraft was temporarily taken out of service for maintenance to address the pressurization issues but was deemed operational the following day.
This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of aircraft safety, although it is noted that this Boeing 737-900ER is not part of the troubled 737 Max series. The FAA has yet to respond to queries regarding the ongoing investigation. Delta continues to cooperate with the FAA to prevent future occurrences.
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