United Flight UA2865 declares medical emergency, passenger on continuous oxygen
A passenger aboard United Airlines flight UA2865 from Santa Barbara to Denver required continuous oxygen after suffering severe shortness of breath, the airline crew reported. The aircraft continued to Denver, where medical services were waiting.
A medical emergency was declared aboard United Airlines flight UA2865, en route from Santa Barbara, California, to Denver, Colorado. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 registered N37298, had left Santa Barbara Municipal Airport earlier that morning.
Soon after reaching cruising altitude, the pilots contacted air traffic control. A passenger was experiencing severe shortness of breath. Flight attendants gave supplementary oxygen and received on-board medical guidance to help stabilize the traveller, according to the flight crew's account.
The passenger was on continuous oxygen support and in stable condition as of the crew's latest update.
The pilots stayed on course for Denver International Airport, where emergency medical services were dispatched to meet the aircraft at the gate. The flight was expected to land at about 08:30 MDT.
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Sources
- airlive.netA passenger of United UA2865 is currently receiving continuous oxygen support