A Delta Air Lines plane was coming down to land in Chicago on Saturday night. It had 52 passengers and six crew members on board. A firework hit the plane while it was near the airport. The pilot said it felt like a big bang. The plane landed safely and went to the gate. No one was hurt. The airline said the plane was checked after landing. The check found no damage. The event happened while many people in the United States were using fireworks to mark the country’s 250th year.
world-newsBeginner2 min read7/8/2026
Plane Hit by Firework in Chicago
A Delta plane was hit by a firework near a Chicago airport. It landed safely, and no one was hurt.
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