Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport during Fourth of July celebrations, as reported by multiple outlets. According to air traffic control audio published online by LiveATC.net, the pilot felt a "big bang" and suspected it was from a mortar firework used to launch aerial displays.
Key Takeaways
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework while landing in Chicago during Fourth of July celebrations. According to multiple reports, the pilot felt a 'big bang' but the aircraft landed safely with no injuries.
- Delta flight hit by firework during descent into Midway Airport
- Pilot reported feeling a 'big bang' and suspected it was from a mortar firework
- The Airbus A319 landed safely around 8:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, July 4th
- Initial inspections found no damage to the plane according to Delta; Chicago police report minor paint damage.
- The FAA is investigating the incident.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Damage | 1 Difference | Delta and initial inspections report no damage, while Chicago police cite minor paint damage. | ▼ |
| Incident Description | Broad Agreement | Delta flight hit by firework during descent into Midway Airport. | |
| Pilot's Report | Broad Agreement | Pilot reported feeling a 'big bang' and suspected it was from a mortar firework. | |
| Landing Time And Location | Broad Agreement | The Airbus A319 landed safely around 8:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, July 4th at Chicago Midway Internat… | |
| Passenger Count | Broad Agreement | 52 travelers and six crew members on the plane. | |
| Injuries Reported | Broad Agreement | No injuries were reported in the incident. |
Aircraft Damage
▼Delta and initial inspections report no damage, while Chicago police cite minor paint damage.
Incident Description
Broad AgreementDelta flight hit by firework during descent into Midway Airport.
Pilot's Report
Broad AgreementPilot reported feeling a 'big bang' and suspected it was from a mortar firework.
Landing Time And Location
Broad AgreementThe Airbus A319 landed safely around 8:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, July 4th at Chicago Midway International Airport.
Passenger Count
Broad Agreement52 travelers and six crew members on the plane.
Injuries Reported
Broad AgreementNo injuries were reported in the incident.
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The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. CDT on Saturday, July 4th, as the Airbus A319 descended with 52 passengers and six crew members onboard. The flight had taken off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The pilot notified air traffic controllers just before landing that a firework hit the plane. According to CBS News, Chicago police were notified about the incident. Despite initial concerns, both Delta and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported.
Initial inspections by Delta mechanics found no damage to the plane according to HuffPost and UPI. However, Chicago police told CBS News that there was minor paint damage caused by the firework. The FAA is investigating the incident, though it remains unclear if other flights were affected.
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