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Delta Passenger Gives Birth Before Emergency Landing
April 27, 2026
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Anadolu / Anadolu via Getty ImagesA passenger gave birth mid-flight aboard a Delta Air Lines route from Atlanta to Portland on Friday, prompting an emergency response shortly before landing. Flight 478 was about five hours into its journey when the woman went into labor, KPTV reported. A doctor and two nurses on board, along with flight attendants, stepped in to assist using limited supplies.
Emergency medical technician Tina Fritz told KOIN 6 the team improvised with items from passengers, including blankets and shoelaces. The delivery happened quickly, with Fritz recalling, “within three really good pushes, the baby was out and doing perfect.” The child was born roughly 30 minutes before the plane touched down at Portland International Airport. “It was pretty wild just to see it all happen,” a passenger told KPTV. Upon landing, emergency services met the aircraft, confirming both mother and baby were in stable condition. Passenger Jess Cushenberry praised those who assisted with the birth. “I mean, they probably went home and probably had a drink,” she said.Read it at KPTVRead more at The Daily Beast.
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