A Delta Air Lines aircraft preparing to land at Chicago's O'Hare Airport overnight Saturday-Sunday reported a loud 'boom' after being struck by a firework, amid Fourth of July celebrations. The pilot landed safely, according to a CNN report cited by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Chicago O'Hare was struck by a firework during the early hours of Monday (Israel time), on the final approach to landing. The aircraft was hit by a firework amid ongoing Fourth of July celebrations across the United States. The cockpit crew reported hearing a loud 'boom,' but the pilot was able to complete a safe landing. No injuries have been reported, according to a CNN report cited by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
The incident occurred overnight Saturday-Sunday, local time, during the height of US Independence Day weekend revelry. The Zioneer has not yet published on this specific incident; prior coverage in this context relates to unrelated Independence Day fireworks displays and aviation incidents. No further details on the extent of the damage to the aircraft or an investigation have been released.
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