Delta Flight 1076 Hit by Firework at 200 Feet, Landing Safely in Chicago
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 5
Delta Flight 1076 Hit by Firework at 200 Feet, Landing Safely in Chicago
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 5
Summary
58 people were aboard Delta Flight 1076 when the Airbus A319 was struck by a firework during descent into Chicago Midway around 8:30 p.m., but it landed safely and no injuries were reported.
Air traffic control had warned the crew about multiple homes near the approach path shooting fireworks, and the pilot later radioed that the jet had taken a "big bang" at about 200 feet.
Delta said the aircraft was inspected after landing and no damage was found, though the incident was reported to aviation authorities.
The strike came as millions marked the United States' 250th anniversary with fireworks, underscoring risks from private pyrotechnics near airport approach corridors.