United 737-900 Aborts O'Hare Takeoff With 167 Aboard After 2 Tires Blow
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Updated · abcnews.com · Aug 14
United 737-900 Aborts O'Hare Takeoff With 167 Aboard After 2 Tires Blow
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Aug 14
Summary
Two blown tires on the right main gear forced a United Boeing 737-900 to abort takeoff at Chicago O'Hare, with 161 customers and six crew members aboard.
Air traffic control audio captured a nearby pilot reporting “lots of chunks of tire” on the runway, while rescue personnel said the aircraft had two blown tires.
Passengers deplaned via stairs on the runway and were bused to the terminal; United and the FAA said no injuries were reported.
The flight was bound for Phoenix, and United said it would arrange another aircraft later Thursday as the FAA investigates.