Event Brief
Delta flight hit by firework during landing at Midway
Filed: Jul 05, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: A Delta Air Lines flight was hit by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
WHO: Delta Air Lines
WHAT: A Delta Air Lines flight landing at Midway International Airport was hit by a firework.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
WHERE: Midway International Airport
WHY: A firework struck the aircraft as it was coming to land.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
🔍 9 sources analyzed
Know more. Read less.
The BriefBrief follows the story, so you don't have to read every article. See what happened, how it changed, and where it came from, all in one place.
Same format. Every time.
See how stories unfold →