Multiple outlets report that a Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while approaching or landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport during the Fourth of July celebrations. Delta said the incident occurred as the aircraft descended; the flight’s pilot reported feeling a “big bang” and notified air traffic control shortly before landing. According to aviation and media reports, the Airbus A319 involved was at a low altitude—described as around a few hundred feet in some accounts—when the suspected contact occurred. Reports also say air traffic control acknowledged multiple similar firework-related close calls on the holiday and warned another pilot about conditions in the area, describing the airspace as unusually hazardous. The flight landed safely, and outlets report there were no injuries. The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection as a precaution, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident and related reports during the holiday period.
Delta flight reports firework strike while landing at Chicago Midway on July Fourth
Multiple outlets report that a Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while approaching or landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport during the Fourth of July celebrations. Delta said...
- A Delta Air Lines flight on approach or landing at Chicago Midway Airport was suspected to have been hit by a firework on July 4.
- The pilot notified air traffic control and reported feeling a “big bang.”
- The aircraft landed safely, with no injuries reported.
- Air traffic control reportedly acknowledged other similar firework-related close calls and issued warnings to other pilots.
- The FAA is investigating, and the plane was taken out of service for inspection.
A Delta Air Lines jet was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on the 4th of July.The incident occurred at around 8:40 PM as the Airbus A319 was at roughly 200 feet, with pilots telling air traffic control they quote "felt a big bang."
1 month agoThe pilot of Delta Flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing on Saturday night that a firework hit the commercial airliner during its descent.
1 month agoPrior to the wild event, controllers can be heard warning about fireworks present
1 month agoDelta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
1 month agoA Delta flight landing in Chicago on July 4th reported a startling 'big bang' as it was apparently struck by fireworks at a low altitude. Air traffic control acknowledged multiple similar incidents, even warning another pilot of a 'war zone.' While the Delta flight landed safely with no injuries and no damage found, the FAA has launched an investigation into the dangerous close calls during the holiday celebrations.
1 month agoA Delta Air Lines commercial airliner was struck by fireworks during its descent in Chicago on the Fourth of July. The plane, which was carrying 52 passengers and six crew members, did not report any injuries, with the aircraft suffering minor damage. The incident remains under investigation.
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