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Felt a ‘big bang’: Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago

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A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Delta Flight 1076, traveling from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, “reportedly made contact with a firework” during landing, Delta … Read more

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

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A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing. The plane, … Read more