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SECURITYJul 5 · 16:49 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGSKara Nelson, Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza

Delta flight ‘felt a big bang’ after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by fireworks while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, with the pilot reporting a 'big bang' and the Federal Aviation Administration investigating. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed safely. Air traffic controllers warned incoming flights of similar incidents, describing the airspace as a 'war zone.'

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