Delta plane hit by firework during July 4 landing, airline says

A Delta Air Lines aircraft was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4, according to air traffic control audio and a report from CNN.

CNN reported that Delta said the aircraft landed safely and there was no emergency landing. The airline said the plane was taken out of normal operations for inspection after arriving at the gate. Initial reports did not indicate any injuries among passengers or crew.

Delta Flight 1076 departed Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 7:36 p.m. ET and landed at Chicago Midway International Airport at 8:38 p.m. CT, according to FlightAware.

“We just had a firework hit our plane,” a pilot is heard saying to air traffic control in audio shared online.

“We just heard the bang on the plane,” the pilot added.

Newsweek has emailed Delta and the Federal Aviation Administration for further comment.

This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.