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firework mortar
Coverage of firework mortar in the Nexus archive.
- Firework mortar reportedly hits Delta flight from Atlanta
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.
- Delta airplane struck by firework mortar while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July
A Delta Airlines plane was struck by a firework mortar while landing on the South Side of Chicago on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred during the aircraft's approach to the airport.