U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters taking part in a scheduled NFL flyover in Seattle narrowly avoided fireworks during pregame celebrations, according to reports and online video. The incident drew aviation-safety concerns about stadium pyrotechnics and timing during flyovers.
Multiple outlets describe four Black Hawk helicopters flying over Lumen Field during the Seahawks’ game against the Chicago Bears. Simple Flying frames the event as an “almost” strike involving fireworks, while the Daily Mail similarly emphasizes that the aircraft came close to fireworks during the Seahawks matchup. The Free Press Journal highlights widely shared video showing fireworks exploding near the helicopter formation and notes questions raised online about whether fireworks actually hit the aircraft.
While outlets agree on the broad sequence—helicopters overhead, fireworks launched nearby, and a near-miss—sources differ on whether the fireworks struck the aircraft. The Free Press Journal says it cannot be confirmed that fireworks hit the helicopter and reports no damage or injuries were indicated in the available coverage.
