United Airlines plane blows tire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, FAA says; video shows emergency response
A United Airlines plane aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare after a tire blew, prompting an emergency response.
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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · CBS News · FOX 32 Chicago · WGN-TV · NBC 5 Chicago · ABC7 Chicago.
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The story so far
A United Airlines plane blew a tire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the event, and video footage captured the emergency response. Passengers were safely deplaned on the runway.
The initial reports from CBS News, FOX 32 Chicago, WGN-TV, and NBC 5 Chicago all confirmed the tire blowout and the subsequent deplaning of passengers. The FAA's involvement was noted by ABC7 Chicago, which also provided video evidence of the emergency response. There is no contradiction between outlets.
The plane is currently stationary on the runway, with passengers deplaned. The FAA is involved, and video footage of the emergency response is available.
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Coverage (7)
- United jet aborts takeoff after tires blow Yahoo · 2h ago
- United flight aborts takeoff at Chicago O'Hare due to blown tires ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 2h ago
- United plane aborts takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after blowing tire CBS News · 5h ago
- United flight blows tire during takeoff at O'Hare Airport, passengers deplane FOX 32 Chicago · 5h ago
- United Airlines flight blows tire during takeoff at O’Hare WGN-TV · 5h ago
- United passengers deplane on O'Hare runway after tire blows during take off NBC 5 Chicago · 5h ago
- United Airlines plane blows tire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, FAA says; video shows emergency response ABC7 Chicago · 5h ago
The obvious questions
What happened to the United Airlines plane at Chicago O'Hare?
A United Airlines plane blew a tire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred today, August 13, 2026.
What is the current status of the plane and passengers?
The plane is currently stationary on the runway, with passengers deplaned.
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