A Firework in Flight: The Unlikely Threat to Aviation Safety The skies above Midway International Airport are no stranger to fireworks on Independence Day weekend, but it's rare for them to intersect with air traffic.
On July 4th, Delta Air Lines flight 1076 narrowly avoided a catastrophic outcome when a firework exploded against the Airbus A319 as it descended onto the airport's short runways.
The incident raises questions about the safety of fireworks being set off near airports and highlights the complexities of navigating densely populated areas like Midway.