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Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A Delta Air Lines flight landing at Chicago's Midway International Airport was struck by a fireworks mortar during its descent on July 4 around 8:30 p.m.
- The flight, Delta 1076 from Atlanta, experienced a loud bang but landed safely, with the Airbus A319 taxiing to the gate without incident.
- Chicago police reported minor paint damage to the aircraft, and Delta stated the plane was being evaluated for any further damage the following day.
- No injuries occurred, and the FBI has been contacted for further investigation, with Chicago police deferring additional questions to them.
