Delta Flight Reports Midair Firework Strike
9 hours ago
A Delta Air Lines flight reported being struck by what the crew believed was a firework while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport during Fourth of July celebrations.
The Airbus A319, carrying 52 passengers and six crew members from Atlanta, landed safely without injuries. Delta says mechanics inspected the aircraft and found no damage.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident after the flight crew reported hearing a loud bang just before landing. Air traffic control recordings also indicated there were multiple reports of fireworks near aircraft in the Chicago area that night.
The Airbus A319, carrying 52 passengers and six crew members from Atlanta, landed safely without injuries. Delta says mechanics inspected the aircraft and found no damage.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident after the flight crew reported hearing a loud bang just before landing. Air traffic control recordings also indicated there were multiple reports of fireworks near aircraft in the Chicago area that night.
