What Happened
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced a close encounter with a firework while on approach to land at Chicago's Midway International Airport on July 4th. The pilot of the aircraft reported the incident to air traffic control.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the event. Initial reports indicate that the firework was launched from the ground as the plane was descending for its landing.
The incident occurred on a Delta flight that was arriving in Chicago. The specific flight details, including its origin, were not immediately available in all reports, though one source indicated it was a flight from Atlanta.
Key Facts
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A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework.
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The incident occurred while the flight was landing.
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The landing took place at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
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The date of the incident was July 4th.
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The pilot reported the close encounter.
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The FAA is investigating the event.
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The firework was reportedly launched from the ground.
