Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago

The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate, the airline said, adding that the incident is under review.

A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline.

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Delta Flight 1076, traveling from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport, “reportedly made contact with a firework” during landing, Delta Air Lines told NBC News.

According to air traffic control audio, the flight crew reported hearing and feeling a “big bang” when the firework struck the Airbus A319.