A fireworks display celebrating the US Independence Day on Saturday… (самолёт · независимость · чикаго)
A fireworks display celebrating the US Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th, struck a Delta Air Lines aircraft that was landing at Chicago Midway Airport at the time. The Independence Day pyrotechnics hit the plane in Chicago.
Consensus
- A fireworks display for U.S. Independence Day on July 4 struck a Delta Air Lines passenger aircraft during landing at Chicago Midway Airport
- The plane was flying from Atlanta to Chicago
- The incident occurred while the aircraft was at an altitude of 200 feet (70 meters)
- The pilot reported hearing a loud noise inside the aircraft
- The plane landed safely without any injuries or damage
- Multiple similar reports were received by air traffic control
- City authorities were notified about the incident
- Delta Airlines initiated an investigation into the matter
Points of divergence
- The plane was flying from Atlanta and landed safely without any incidents. — vm
- Delta confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and is currently undergoing technical inspection. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Independence Day Firework in Chicago Struck a Passenger Plane — Вечерняя Москва
- Fireworks for US Independence Day end up in a plane in Chicago — Ведомости