Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July
A Delta Air Lines flight reported a 'big bang' after being struck by a firework during its final approach to Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4.
📍 Where it landed
A Delta Air Lines flight reported a collision with a firework while landing at Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The FAA initiated an investigation into the incident following the pilot's report of a loud bang.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Delta Flight 1076, an Airbus A319 traveling from Atlanta to Chicago, was struck by a firework while landing at Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred during the final approach over South Chicago at an altitude of 200 feet.
Coverage from BBC, CNN, Fox News, and ABC News emphasizes the pilot's report of a "big bang" and the sudden mid-air shock experienced by the aircraft. Local Chicago outlets, including the Chicago Sun-Times and NBC 5 Chicago, confirm the aircraft was landing at Midway when the strike occurred.
The FAA is currently investigating the incident. Further developments will depend on the findings of the federal investigation into the firework strike.
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Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July NBC 5 Chicago · 93d ago broke it first
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Which airline and flight were involved?
The incident involved Delta Air Lines flight 1076.
Where did the incident take place?
The aircraft was hit while landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago, specifically over South Chicago.
Who is investigating the incident?
The FAA is investigating the event.
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