American Airlines 737 tire bursts after landing at Chicago O'Hare
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 suffered a burst tire while taxiing to the gate after landing at Chicago O'Hare, the third such incident at the airport in a week.
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 blew a tire while taxiing to the gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after landing, according to the report.
The aircraft was operating flight AA3199 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The tire failed after the jet had already touched down and was moving toward the terminal, not during the landing roll itself.
It was the third tire-related occurrence at O'Hare within the same week. Details on the other two events were not specified. The report did not state whether the burst caused delays, injuries, or damage to the aircraft, or whether passengers disembarked normally.
No cause for the failure was given. Airlines and airport authorities typically inspect aircraft after such events before returning them to service, but no confirmation of an investigation or inspection outcome was provided in the available information.
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- simpleflying.comNot Again: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Tire Bursts At Chicago O’Hare After Landing