American Airlines brake issue prompts emergency landing
An American Airlines jet reported a brake problem and then blew out a tire while making an emergency landing in Chicago Tuesday. Kris Van Cleave reports.
An American Airlines Boeing 787-800 experienced a tire blowout while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration reported. Passengers safely deplaned via stairs, with no injuries reported. The pilot alerted air traffic controllers about a potentially dragging right brake before declaring an emergency and halting the aircraft on the runway.
Passengers were then transported to the terminal via bus. The airline stated it is investigating the incident, and the affected aircraft has been removed from service for inspection. American Airlines expressed gratitude to its team for their professionalism and apologized to customers for the inconvenience.
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