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Delta Air Lines Plane Hit by Fireworks During Landing in Chicago
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Delta Air Lines Plane Hit by Fireworks During Landing in Chicago

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Delta Air Lines flight was hit by fireworks while landing at Chicago's Midway Airport.
  • The incident occurred during Independence Day celebrations, with the pilot reporting a loud bang.
  • The aircraft landed safely, and minor paint damage was the only reported consequence.

A Delta Air Lines flight experienced a startling encounter with a projectile of fireworks as it was landing at Chicago's Midway International Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday evening amidst the United States' Independence Day celebrations.

The pilot of Delta flight 1076, arriving from Atlanta, reported hearing a loud bang as the Airbus A319 approached the runway around 8:30 p.m. local time. Air traffic control recordings captured the crew's communication, indicating they suspected fireworks had detonated beneath the aircraft.

Despite the alarming sound, the aircraft landed without issue and proceeded to the gate. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the event, stating there were no reports of injuries or severe damage. Chicago police later reported that the fireworks caused minor paint damage to the plane. Delta confirmed the aircraft underwent inspection on Sunday to ensure no additional damage occurred.

the crew felt a loud bang, thinking it was simply a firework that had exploded below the plane.

— air traffic control recordingsAir traffic control recordings indicated the crew's experience during the incident.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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