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- Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating (foxnews.com)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating two separate incidents involving blown tires on commercial flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Monday. These events add to a recent string of tire-related issues at Chicago-area airports.
The first incident occurred around 2 p.m. when American Airlines Flight 386, a Boeing 737-800 arriving from New York’s LaGuardia Airport, reported two blown tires after landing safely. Passengers disembarked via stairs and were transported by bus to the terminal as a precaution.
American Airlines referred to the situation as a “tire issue” and noted that first responders were on hand. The airline also confirmed the aircraft has been taken out of service for inspection.
Just over three hours later, United Airlines Flight 739, an Airbus A320 arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, reported a blown tire after landing at O’Hare at approximately 5:15 p.m. The flight carried 121 passengers and five crew members, all of whom deplaned safely using airstairs before being bused to the terminal. United Airlines confirmed no injuries were reported.
The FAA emphasized that its information is preliminary and subject to updates as investigations into both incidents continue.
These events come amid a busy summer travel season at O’Hare, where flight operations have increased by nearly 15% compared to last year’s peak days. In response, the FAA has imposed limits on scheduled flights to help manage airport capacity and reduce delays.
This latest series of tire problems follows similar incidents earlier this month, including a blown tire on a Southwest Airlines flight at Chicago Midway Airport and another aborted takeoff involving a United Airlines flight at O’Hare. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in any of these events.
Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth airport operations during this busy travel period.