Chicago Midway International Airport

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework hit their plane during descent into Chicago Midway International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, but no damage or injuries were found.

A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Airlines flight landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, prompting investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and Chicago Police Department. No injuries occurred, and the plane landed safely. Multiple similar incidents were reported at the airport that night.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a fireworks mortar while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely with no injuries reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, and while Chicago police noted minor paint damage, Delta mechanics found no damage during post-flight inspections.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 5, 2026. The incident occurred at 200-250 feet altitude, but the flight landed safely with no injuries. The FAA confirmed it would investigate the incident, which was one of multiple reported firework-related encounters that day.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The FAA confirmed the Airbus A319 landed safely with no injuries or damage, and an investigation has been launched.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent near Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4. The flight landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found after inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

A Delta Air Lines pilot reported a firework struck the plane during descent in Chicago on July 4. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and no damage was found during inspections. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred amid multiple reported firework-aircraft encounters.

A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by fireworks while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, with the pilot reporting a 'big bang' and the Federal Aviation Administration investigating. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed safely. Air traffic controllers warned incoming flights of similar incidents, describing the airspace as a 'war zone.'

A Delta Air Lines jet was possibly hit by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred during the holiday, raising concerns about safety near the airport.

Storms caused power outages for hundreds of thousands in the Midwest and disrupted over 1,000 flights at Chicago airports. High heat and humidity, with potential record temperatures, are expected in the East Coast and Northeast. The National Weather Service reported tornadoes and severe thunderstorms linked to a frontal system.

Storms caused widespread power outages across the Midwest, affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and disrupting more than 1,000 flights at Chicago airports. Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms led to building damage, fallen trees, and temporary flight ground stops in Chicago and New York.

Storms caused widespread power outages in the Midwest, affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and 140,000 in Michigan. Chicago airports experienced over 1,000 flight delays or cancellations due to thunderstorms, with damage reported including downed trees, building damage, and a collapsed apartment building roof.

Storms caused widespread power outages affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and disrupted Chicago flights with over 1,000 delays or cancellations. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts across the Midwest, leading to damaged infrastructure, fallen trees, and flash flooding risks.