But after being given permission to land on Runway 27R , the plane went too far to the right , landing on Taxiway M. Delta Flight 60 from Brazil landed on taxiway instead of runway in Atlanta , Georgia . No planes were on taxiway waiting to take off ; jet landed safely with no injuries . Investigation looking at runway lights , ground - based instrument . NTSB : '' The Captain '' was sick before landing , and declared medical emergency .
Delta Flight 60 from Brazil landed on taxiway instead of runway in Atlanta , Georgia . No planes were on taxiway waiting to take off ; jet landed safely with no injuries . Investigation looking at runway lights , ground - based instrument . NTSB : '' The Captain '' was sick before landing , and declared medical emergency .