Firework Strikes Delta Flight During Fourth of July Landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago's Midway International Airport on July 4, according to multiple reports. The aircraft touched down safely, and no injuries were reported among the 52 passengers and six crew members aboard.

Delta Flight 1076, arriving from Atlanta, was landing around 8:30 p.m. when the crew heard an unusual sound, CBSNews reported. The Chicago Tribune added that the Airbus A319 was approaching the runway when a firework hit the plane. The crew heard a 'bang' around 8:30 p.m., but the aircraft landed without incident.

CBSNewsDelta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

"The crew heard a 'bang' around 8:30 p.m."

chicagotribune.comDelta Air Lines flight struck by firework during Fourth of July landing at Chicago's Midway Airport; no damage reported

The sound did not disrupt the landing, and subsequent inspections found no damage. Delta confirmed that an examination revealed no issues with the aircraft, according to the Tribune. The Independent reported that all aboard were unharmed.

The IndependentDelta flight hit by firework when landing on July 4 at Midway airport

"There were 52 passengers and six crew members on board at the time of the incident."

The incident underscores the hazards of fireworks near airports, particularly on Independence Day. Despite the strike, the flight's safe arrival and lack of structural damage allowed operations at Midway to continue normally.