Disaster● ElevatedJul 5 · Jul 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
Delta flight felt a big bang after apparently being hit by firework while landing in Chicago
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from ktvz.com · United States
A Delta flight reportedly experienced a significant impact, believed to be from a firework, while landing in Chicago. This incident raises concerns regarding aviation safety and unauthorized objects near flight paths.
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