Airborne 07.06.26: Fireworks v Airbus, DARPA X-65, Papua Pilot Murdered
Also: Outdated Rules, JET A Prices Slide, AK Pilot Flew On Suspended Tkts, Thunderbird 8 Coming to OSH26 A Delta flight crew reported hearing a loud bang after a firework apparently struck the aircraft during its descent. A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 operating Flight DL1076 from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport was reportedly struck by a firework while on final approach shortly before 8:40 p.m. local time on July 4th. According to air traffic control recordings, the aircraft was about 200 feet above the ground when the crew reported, "We just had a firework hit our plane..." Th
Also: Outdated Rules, JET A Prices Slide, AK Pilot Flew On Suspended Tkts, Thunderbird 8 Coming to OSH26 A Delta flight crew reported hearing a loud bang after a firework apparently struck the aircraft during its descent. A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 operating Flight DL1076 from Atlanta to Chicago Midway International Airport was reportedly struck by a firework while on final approach shortly before 8:40 p.m. local time on July 4th. According to air traffic control recordings, the aircraft was about 200 feet above the ground when the crew reported, "We just had a firework hit our plane..." Th
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