Delta Flight 1076

Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July but landed safely without incident.

Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July but landed safely without incident. The event occurred during the aircraft's landing approach.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a fireworks mortar while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely with no injuries reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, and while Chicago police noted minor paint damage, Delta mechanics found no damage during post-flight inspections.

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.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The flight landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found after inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent in Chicago on July 4. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found during inspections. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred amid multiple reported firework-aircraft encounters.

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.'

Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July but landed safely without incident. The incident occurred during the holiday but did not result in any reported injuries or damage.