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Delta plane hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport

Name: Delta plane hit by firework while landing at Midway Airport
Uploaded: 2026-07-05T22:28:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 5 s
Description: The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing.

The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing.