A Delta Air Lines flight coming into Chicago’s Midway International Airport is struck by a firework during its descent and landing on July 4, the airline says. NBC News reports that the aircraft is hit while approaching the runway, with the incident occurring around the Independence Day celebrations. Other outlets describe the event as a “loud bang” heard by the flight crew while the plane approaches for landing. The Daily Mail says the aircraft, traveling from Atlanta, is rocked by the noise as it nears the runway. The New York Post similarly reports that a firework mortar-like device impacts the plane during the landing approach.
Across the reports, the accounts focus on the same core points: a Delta flight from Atlanta is struck by a firework during approach into Midway on July 4, producing an audible impact. The sources provided do not include details on injuries, aircraft damage, or subsequent investigations, beyond the airline’s statement about the strike.
