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

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A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline.

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Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago

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Plane hit by firework: Delta Flight 1076 reportedly hit by firework near Chicago Midway International Airport on Fourth of July - ABC7 Chicago.

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Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July - Live 5 News.

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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.

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Summary

**Summary:** A Delta Airlines flight landed at Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, and was struck by a firework during its descent on July 4th. The incident reportedly caused the plane to "feel a big bang." **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the potential dangers of fireworks near airports and raises

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