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'We Just Had a Firework Hit Our Plane'
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- A Delta Airlines Flight 1076 from Atlanta was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago Midway Airport on July 4th, approximately 200 feet above ground.
- The Airbus A319, carrying 52 passengers and six crew members, landed safely with no reported injuries.
- Chicago police reported minor paint damage from an unknown object, while Delta's inspection found no damage to the aircraft.
- The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred around 8:30 pm local time amid warnings to pilots about fireworks being launched near the runway.
