Flight 2311

Delta 737-900 Diverts to Las Vegas After 27,000-Foot Descent

Delta Flight 2311, a Boeing 737-900 traveling from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, experienced a sudden cabin pressurization failure on September 6, 2026. The aircraft rapidly descended approximately 27,000 feet in ten minutes, triggering the deployment of oxygen masks for the 174 passengers and six crew members. The flight diverted to Las Vegas, where it landed safely, and passengers were rebooked on a subsequent aircraft to reach their destination. While Delta cited standard safety procedures, the FAA has opened an investigation into the incident.