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Two American Airlines tires blow out on runway - marking major escalation in troubling incidents
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- American Airlines Flight 3280 experienced a sudden tire blowout on two tires while taxiing for takeoff at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, leading to an aborted departure and passenger evacuation.
- Passengers were safely deplaned and transferred to a replacement aircraft, arriving nearly four hours later than scheduled at Charlotte, North Carolina.
- This incident marks the fifth tire-related problem reported at Chicago O’Hare this month, involving both American Airlines and United Airlines flights, with no definitive cause identified yet.
- Previous incidents include tire bursts during taxiing or takeoff on flights from Phoenix, New York, and Omaha, all resulting in no injuries.
- The FAA has announced an investigation into the recent series of tire blowouts at Chicago O’Hare.
