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Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 5, 2026. The incident occurred at 200-250 feet altitude, but the flight landed safely with no injuries. The FAA confirmed it would investigate the incident, which was one of multiple reported firework-related encounters that day.
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