A Delta Air Lines passenger plane was hit by fireworks that exploded directly before landing while approaching Chicago airport on Saturday evening. The incident is reported by CBS News, writes UNN.
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According to the TV channel, during radio communication between the crew and the dispatch service, the pilots reported hearing a loud explosion. They suggested that it was caused by fireworks that exploded under the plane just before the aircraft touched the runway.
Delta Air Lines stated that the plane landed safely and taxied to the gate without any complications. After the incident, law enforcement authorities were notified and launched an investigation.
There were 52 passengers and six crew members on board the plane. No one was injured as a result of the incident.