Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport
A Delta flight was struck by a firework while landing at Midway International Airport. No injuries were reported among the passengers and crew. (sources: nbcnews, bbc, cbsnews)
A Delta flight with 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by a firework while descending into Chicago. The incident occurred on July Fourth, and there were no reported injuries.
- The incident involved a Delta flight landing at Midway International Airport.
- The flight had 52 passengers and six crew members onboard.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the firework strike.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns related to fireworks near airports.
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This story is about Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport. This bill would require aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B In, improving cockpit awareness of nearby traffic.
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