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Control tower, fireworks hit the plane, we heard a big bang: fear on Delta flight during 4th of July celebrations, the audio shocks the pilots
Italy🏛️ Politics8 hr. ago

Control tower, fireworks hit the plane, we heard a big bang: fear on Delta flight during 4th of July celebrations, the audio shocks the pilots

During the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by fireworks during its approach to Midway International Airport. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 60 meters above the ground, with passengers clearly hearing a loud explosion. The pilots immediately communicated an emergency to air traffic control. Delta Airlines confirmed the event to CNN. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed safely.

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Il Fatto Quotidiano logoIl Fatto QuotidianoIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
Control tower, fireworks hit the plane, we heard a big bang: fear on Delta flight during 4th of July celebrations, the audio shocks the pilots

During the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Chicago was struck by fireworks during its approach to Midway International Airport. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 60 meters above the ground, with passengers clearly hearing a loud explosion. The pilots immediately communicated an emergency to air traffic control. Delta Airlines confirmed the event to CNN. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed safely.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report of a rare aviation incident during national celebrations, focusing on the event itself rather than taking a political stance. It does not frame the incident through any ideological lens or emphasize specific political narratives. The tone remains neutral, with a

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