Seahawks' fireworks nearly hit Black Hawk during pre-game flyby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

During the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks game on November 2, 2026, a fireworks display almost struck a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident occurred as four helicopters performed a flyby following the national anthem. The first three helicopters navigated safely, while the last helicopter was still entering the stadium when the fireworks ignited, raising safety concerns about the coordination of the aerial display. Video footage captured the near-miss, prompting discussions about the planning of such events at sporting venues.
- •Chicago Bears beat Seattle Seahawks, 34-17, on November 2, 2026.
- •Fireworks nearly struck a Black Hawk helicopter during the pre-game flyby.
- •The military flyover featured four helicopters; only the last was close to the fireworks.
- •Footage shows the fireworks incident from multiple angles, heightening concerns.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ fireworks show nearly takes out Black Hawk during Army flyby
"The Seahawks nearly took out a U.S. Army Black Hawk with a fireworks display.
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