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Vuelo de Delta “sintió fuerte explosión” tras ser aparentemente alcanzado por un fuego artificial en aterrizaje en Chicago
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Por Kara Nelson, Karina Tsui y Diego Mendoza, CNN
Un vuelo de Delta Air Lines aparentemente fue alcanzado por fuegos artificiales mientras descendía hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional Midway de Chicago, el sábado por la noche, según el audio del control de tráfico aéreo y la aerolínea.
“Acabam...
Key takeaway “Acabamos de tener un fuego artificial que impactó nuestro avión”, dijo a los controladores el piloto del vuelo 1076 de Delta, según el audio.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents who frequently travel, the incident involving a Delta flight being struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago raises concerns about air safety. Although the incident occurred in Chicago, it highlights the potential risks that fireworks can pose to aircraft during takeoff and landing. El Pasoans who travel to cities with similar fireworks displays during holidays may want to be aware of the potential dangers. The fact that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident suggests that there may be a need for increased regulation or enforcement of fireworks safety near airports. As El Paso prepares for its own celebrations and events, city officials may need to reassess their protocols for fireworks displays to ensure they do not pose a risk to air traffic. The incident serves as a reminder for local authorities to review their safety measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in El Paso.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Por Kara Nelson, Karina Tsui y Diego Mendoza, CNN
Un vuelo de Delta Air Lines aparentemente fue alcanzado por fuegos artificiales mientras descendía hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional Midway de Chicago, el sábado por la noche, según el audio del control de tráfico aéreo y la aerolínea.
“Acabam...
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