- Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 departed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 7:36 p.m. ET and landed at Chicago Midway Airport at 8:38 p.m. CT.
- As the plane descended, air traffic control warned the crew of nearby fireworks.
- The crew reported hearing a loud bang and feeling a firework strike at about 200-250 feet above ground.
- The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate without any emergency landing.
- The aircraft was taken out of service for a full inspection; no injuries were reported.
- The incident is under evaluation by Delta.
- The Delta plane was reportedly hit by a firework while landing at Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.
- Air traffic control audio indicates that the plane was hit by a firework as it was landing.
- The pilot expressed hope that the firework was just a mortar that went off underneath the plane.
A Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July, around 8:38 p.m. Central. The flight, which originated from Atlanta, reported a loud bang as it approached the runway, approximately 200-250 feet above ground.37
According to air traffic control audio, the crew communicated, “Tower, we just had a firework hit our plane, Delta 1076, we're continuing.” The pilot expressed hope that it was merely a mortar, stating, “We’re just hoping it was just a mortar that went off underneath but definitely felt a big bang.”29
Despite the incident, the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate without declaring an emergency. Delta confirmed that no injuries occurred, but the plane was taken out of service for a thorough inspection. The airline is currently evaluating the situation to determine the source of the firework and any potential damage.14
The incident highlights safety concerns, as air traffic control had previously warned the crew about fireworks being discharged from nearby homes. Delta stated, “The flight safely landed and taxied to the gate,” emphasizing the successful outcome of the landing despite the unusual circumstances.
The flight departed from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 7:36 p.m. ET and landed at Midway Airport at 8:38 p.m. CT, according to flight-tracking data.
“Air traffic control warned the crew of homes shooting fireworks near the approach, and the pilot reported hearing a 'big bang' — describing it as a mortar that went off underneath. The Airbus A319 was taken out of service for a full inspection after landing, with no injuries reported.”
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