As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 4698 - WHILE EN ROUTE FROM ATLANTA TO NEWBURGHN, NY, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD ALONG WITH A CONCUSSION THAT REVERBERATED THROUGHOUT THE COCKPIT. A QUICK LOOK AROUND REVEALED THAT THE CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD HAD SHATTERED. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED FOR PRIORITY HANDLING DUE TO THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN NEWBURGH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)