World · North America · 2 hrs ago
American Airlines plane from Barcelona bursts two tires on Chicago landing
An American Airlines flight from Barcelona burst two tires as it landed at Chicago O’Hare airport.
The Boeing 787 was operating flight AA41, carrying 234 passengers and 11 crew members.
The crew reported a possible brake problem before the tires burst after landing.
Passengers left the plane using stairs and were taken to the terminal; accounts differ on whether anyone was injured, as firefighters said one person was taken to hospital in good condition while the FAA said no injuries were reported.
The airline took the plane out of service for a maintenance inspection.
The FAA will investigate the brake problem and tire bursts to establish what happened.
An American Airlines flight from Barcelona burst two tires while landing at Chicago O’Hare after the crew reported a possible brake problem.
Flight AA41 carried 234 passengers and 11 crew members.
The FAA said it would investigate the incident.
One person was taken to hospital and was reported to be in good condition, while the FAA said no injuries were reported.
Passengers left the plane using stairs, and the airline removed it from service for inspection.
- Who
- American Airlines flight AA41, carrying 234 passengers and 11 crew members.
- What
- Two tires burst after landing, following a report of a possible brake problem.
- When
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, according to the articles.
- Where
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
- Why
- The crew reported a possible problem with the brakes; the cause of the tire bursts is under investigation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The crew reported a possible problem with the brakes.
Flight AA41 landed at O’Hare and two tires burst.
Passengers left the plane using stairs and were taken to the terminal by bus.
American Airlines took the plane out of service for maintenance inspection.
The FAA said it would investigate.
- Flight
- AA41
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-800
- Passengers
- 234
- Crew
- 11
- Airport
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport
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What people are saying
Tenemos un freno derecho que podría estar rozando
hubo un estruendo muy fuerte cuando aterrizamos. Fue muy duro
Agradecemos a los miembros de nuestro equipo su profesionalismo y pedimos disculpas a nuestros clientes por lo sucedido