Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

A Delta Air Lines flight landing in Chicago was hit by a firework as it was coming to land at Midway International Airport on Saturday.

The Federal Aviation Administration said just around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, the pilot reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft while on descent just before landing.

The plane, Delta Flight 1076, was heading into Midway from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Air traffic control audio indicated that the flight crew felt a big bang, and hoped it was just a mortar that went off underneath the plane. The ATC audio indicated that Chicago police were notified.

The aircraft, an Airbus A319, landed safely and taxied to the gate, Delta said.

Chicago police said the firework caused minor paint damage. On Sunday, the plane was under evaluation to make sure there was no damage done, Delta said.

There were 52 travelers and six crew members on the plane, Delta said. No one was hurt in the incident.

Chicago police referred further questions to the FBI.