Published July 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
A Delta flight is struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago as the FAA investigates
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A Delta flight was struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July. The FAA is investigating the incident, and a Delta pilot reported a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
