10 passengers suffer bleeding from ears and nose after plane depressurization

• Depressurization Causes Injuries to Passengers
• Delta Flight Makes Emergency Return
• FAA to Investigate Depressurization Incident

Ten passengers were injured on a Delta flight between Utah and Oregon due to a depressurization incident that caused bleeding in their ears and noses.

The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, on Flight 1203, which was en route from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, according to reports.

Affected passengers began feeling pain shortly after takeoff, leading to bleeding and hearing issues for several of them.

Caryn Allen, one of the passengers, described seeing her husband leaning forward with his hands covering his ears in pain.

If an airplane loses pressure, pilots must quickly descend to below 10,000 feet

Another passenger reported feeling as though her ear was being stabbed, later discovering that her right eardrum had ruptured.

The plane was diverted back to Salt Lake City, where medical authorities attended to the 10 injured passengers.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would investigate the incident to determine the exact cause of the depressurization.

Delta Airlines stated that the issue had been resolved and that the aircraft resumed operations the following day without further complications.

In a statement, Delta apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized that the crew followed emergency procedures correctly.

The airline also confirmed that its ground teams provided immediate assistance to the affected passengers after landing in Salt Lake City.

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Depressurization in an aircraft occurs when the cabin loses air at higher altitudes, which can cause severe complications for passengers.

At higher altitudes, external pressure decreases, requiring planes to maintain higher internal pressure to ensure proper breathing.

Symptoms of depressurization include hypoxia (lack of oxygen), ear pain, and in severe cases, barotrauma, which causes bleeding from the nose or ears.

David Gradwell, an expert in aerospace medicine, explained that barotrauma is common in these incidents due to the sudden pressure change.

The FAA’s investigation will aim to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure the safety of passengers on commercial flights.

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