American Airlines jet suffers brake trouble, blown tire after landing at Chicago O’Hare: FAA
An American Airlines flight from Barcelona landed safely at Chicago O’Hare on Tuesday, then reported brake trouble and a blown tyre. Passengers left the aircraft using stairs and were taken to the terminal by bus; the FAA said it would investigate.
There were 234 passengers and 11 crew members aboard the Boeing 787-800. First responders met the plane as a precaution, and the airline removed it from service for maintenance inspection and apologised to customers. The cause of the reported brake problem is not yet known.
- Flight 41 landed safely at O’Hare before reporting brake trouble and a blown tyre.
- All 245 passengers and crew were taken to the terminal by bus.
- The FAA will investigate as the aircraft undergoes inspection.