{
  "id": 18005202,
  "title": "Military Helicopter Has Close Call With Fireworks at Seahawks-Bears Game on ‘Monday Night Football’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/military-helicopter-has-close-call-with-fireworks-at-seahawks-bears",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T18:47:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/military-helicopter-close-call-fireworks-184749489.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, November 2, during the Seattle Seahawks' Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, a pregame military helicopter flyover prompted alarm when fireworks detonated perilously near an aircraft. The incident unfolded as four U.S. Army helicopters passed over the stadium during the national anthem, according to the New York Post on Tuesday, November 3. Once three helicopters had already departed the area, fireworks began exploding close to the fourth aircraft still in flight, as captured in video footage posted on social media. Gasps were audible among the nearly 70,000 spectators below, the report stated.\n\nDespite the unnerving close call, the helicopter continued its journey, flying away from the stadium alongside the other aircraft. The dramatic footage of the event quickly garnered attention from NFL fans on X, with many expressing concern over the fireworks timing and its coordination with the military flyover. One user questioned the safety measures in place, while another remarked on the poor timing, comparing it unfavorably to quarterback Sam Darnold's performance in the game. Seattle ultimately fell short, losing 34-17 to Chicago, dropping their record to 4-4.\n\nChicago's Caleb Williams completed 247 yards and a touchdown, while D’Andre Swift contributed with three rushing touchdowns, securing a 6-2 record and keeping the Bears competitive in the NFC North. Seattle will aim to rebound against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, while Chicago will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.",
  "summary": "A pregame military helicopter flyover sparked concern when fireworks exploded dangerously close to an aircraft before the Seattle Seahawks faced the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The incident occurred at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Monday, November 2, as four U.S. Army helicopters flew over the stadium during the national anthem, the New York Post […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}