A Delta Air Lines plane was on its way to land at Chicago’s Midway airport on Saturday night. It had 52 passengers and six crew members on board. Fireworks hit the plane as it came down. The pilot told air traffic control about the hit. The plane landed safely and went to the gate. No one was hurt. The airline said the plane was checked after landing. It found no damage. The flight came from Atlanta. Fireworks were being used across the United States for the country’s 250th anniversary.
world-newsBeginner1 min read7/8/2026
Plane hit by fireworks in Chicago
A Delta plane was hit by fireworks as it came down to land in Chicago. The plane had 52 passengers and six crew members. It landed safely, and no one was hurt.
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