United Airlines flight aborts takeoff at Chicago O'Hare due to blown tires

United Airlines Chicago O'Hare emergency landing blown tire Boeing 737-900

A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 aborted its takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Thursday afternoon after sustaining tire damage. The incident, which occurred around 1:45 p.m., involved Flight 455, which was scheduled to depart for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

According to air traffic control audio and rescue personnel, two tires on the aircraft's right main gear blew during the takeoff roll, leaving debris on the runway. There were 161 passengers and six crew members on board; no injuries were reported. Following the emergency stop, passengers deplaned via airstairs on the runway and were transported to the terminal by bus.

United Airlines stated it would arrange for a replacement aircraft to complete the flight to Phoenix. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the mechanical failure.

Entities

Boeing 737-900 · Chicago O'Hare International Airport · Federal Aviation Administration · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · United Airlines

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] A nearby pilot reported seeing chunks of tire on the runway via air traffic control audio. abc30.com · abc11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Rescue personnel reported two blown tires on the right main gear. abc30.com · abc11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. abc30.com · abc11.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. during the takeoff roll of a Boeing 737-900. www.memesita.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] United Airlines Flight 455 aborted its takeoff roll after sustaining tire damage. www.memesita.com
[● 3 SOURCES] There were 161 passengers and six crew members on board with no injuries reported. www.memesita.com · abc30.com · abc11.com
[● 3 SOURCES] United Airlines arranged for a replacement aircraft to transport passengers to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. www.memesita.com · abc30.com · abc11.com

Sources

United Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff at O'Hare After Blowing Tire - Memesita [www.memesita.com]

11 days ago

美航兩機以同航班號飛行空管員機警應對 [www.epochtimes.com]

10 days ago

United flight aborts takeoff at Chicago O'Hare due to blown tires [abc30.com]

11 days ago

United flight aborts takeoff at Chicago O'Hare due to blown tires [abc11.com]

11 days ago