Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July
Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on July 4th
The brief
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago's Midway Airport was hit by a firework while landing on July 4th. Coverage emphasizes the incident occurred during the final approach, with reports indicating the Airbus A319 experienced a sudden mid-air shock at 200 feet over south Chicago.
The incident is covered by various news outlets including Travel And Tour World, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, FOX 32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, and NBC 5 Chicago. Details about the impact and any potential injuries or damage are not specified in the coverage.
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Quick answers
Which flight was hit by a firework?
Delta Flight 1076 from Atlanta to Chicago Midway
Where did the incident occur?
Chicago's Midway Airport, during final approach over south Chicago
What type of aircraft was involved?
Airbus A319
Coverage (5)
- Delta Flight 1076 Atlanta to Chicago Midway Nearly Engulfed by Fourth of July Fireworks Explosion at 200 Feet as Airbus A319 Battles Sudden Mid-Air Shock During Final Approach Over South Chicago Travel And Tour World · 10h ago
- Delta jet from Atlanta hit by July 4th firework while landing in Chicago Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 10h ago
- Plane hit by firework at Chicago’s Midway Airport, airline says FOX 32 Chicago · 10h ago
- Plane hit by firework: Delta Flight 1076 reportedly hit by firework near Chicago Midway International Airport on Fourth of July ABC7 Chicago · 10h ago
- Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July NBC 5 Chicago · 10h ago broke it first
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