Was Delta flight struck by July 4 fireworks in Chicago? Pilot says ‘felt a big bang’

 A Delta flight landing in Chicago on July 4th reported a startling ‘big bang’ as it was apparently struck by fireworks at a low altitude. Air traffic control acknowledged multiple similar incidents, even warning another pilot of a ‘war zone.’ While the Delta flight landed safely with no injuries and no damage found, the FAA has launched an investigation into the dangerous close calls during the holiday celebrations. A Delta flight landing in Chicago on July 4th reported a startling ‘big bang’ as it was apparently struck by fireworks at a low altitude. Air traffic control acknowledged multiple similar incidents, even warning another pilot of a ‘war zone.’ While the Delta flight landed safely with no injuries and no damage found, the FAA has launched an investigation into the dangerous close calls during the holiday celebrations.