Delta A319 hit by firework on July 4th at Midway - What?!

So, did you guys hear about the Delta A319 that got hit by a firework while landing at Midway on the 4th of July? Crazy, right? Apparently, it was just a regular landing until a firework decided to join the party.

Honestly, it's pretty wild to think about a firework getting that close to an aircraft. I mean, you'd expect those things to be far enough away from the flight path, but I guess sometimes they stray. Luckily, it seems like everyone on board was okay and the plane landed safely.

I wonder how often stuff like this happens and what kind of precautions are in place during big events like the 4th of July. Are there any specific rules or guidelines airports follow to prevent these kinds of incidents?

Also, I'm curious if this could lead to some kind of policy change or stricter enforcement around airports during major holidays. What do you guys think? Are fireworks near airports a bigger risk than we realize? Let me know your thoughts!

That's nuts! Fireworks have no business being anywhere near the flight path, but I guess accidents happen. Airports usually have rules about this, especially during big events like July 4th. But enforcing them is tricky. Some folks just don't think about the risk. I haven't heard of this leading to big policy changes before, but maybe it should. I wonder if the FAA will look into it more after this incident. Anyone know if airlines have their own guidelines for these situations?