Delta flight hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport on Fourth of July
A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at Chicago's Midway Airport was struck by a firework during the Fourth of July holiday. Despite the impact and a loud bang heard by the crew, the aircraft landed safely with no reported damage or injuries.
Why it matters
The incident highlights potential safety risks to aviation during public holiday celebrations involving pyrotechnics.
A Delta flight arriving at Chicago's Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July reportedly made contact with a firework, the airline said.
The report is a straightforward factual account of an aviation incident without editorializing.
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