Tire Blows on Two Arriving Aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Two arriving aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport experienced tire issues within hours of each other.
According to reports, two arriving aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) experienced tire issues within hours of each other. The incidents occurred on the same day, with the first one happening in the afternoon and the second one in the evening.
## AA386 Experienced A 'Tire Issue' Arrival From LaGuardia
American Airlines flight 386, a Boeing 737-800, experienced a tire issue after landing safely at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The flight had departed from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) at 1:02 PM, close to one hour behind its scheduled departure time of 12:11 PM. The service otherwise was uneventful and touched down at O'Hare at 1:59 PM local time. The plane, with registration N844NN, has since been removed from service.
| Aircraft | Registration | Scheduled Departure Time | Actual Departure Time | Scheduled Arrival Time | Actual Arrival Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AA386 | N844NN | 12:11 PM | 1:02 PM | 1:59 PM | 1:59 PM |
According to an American Airlines spokesperson, the flight experienced a tire issue after landing safely at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. First responders met the aircraft out of an abundance of caution, and customers were transported safely to the terminal by bus. The aircraft has been taken out of service to be inspected by the airline's maintenance team.
## UA739 Burst A Tire As It Touched Down From Omaha
United flight 739, an Airbus A320-200, burst a tire as it touched down at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The flight had departed from Omaha (OMA) at 4:18 PM, also over an hour behind its scheduled departure time of 3:09 PM. The service landed at 5:22 PM, 22 minutes behind its scheduled arrival time of 5:00 PM. The plane, with registration N4901U, has been confirmed to have sustained tire damage.
| Aircraft | Registration | Scheduled Departure Time | Actual Departure Time | Scheduled Arrival Time | Actual Arrival Time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UA739 | N4901U | 3:09 PM | 4:18 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:22 PM |
According to a United Airlines spokesperson, customers deplaned via airstairs and buses took them back to the terminal. The carrier confirmed no injuries, and the plane was carrying a total of 126 occupants: 121 customers and five crew.
## Aircraft Details: N844NN And N4901U
Both aircraft following the incidents have been removed from scheduled service for the rest of the day and are expected to return to service once the tires have been replaced. According to Flightradar24, the American jet will fly to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on Tuesday morning as AA1121, while United's aircraft is planned to operate to Dallas (DFW) as UA528, also tomorrow morning.
Both jets have been loyal workhorses with close to two decades' worth of experience. The American plane is some 16 years old and has operated solely for the carrier since July 2010. The Airbus for United was received from China Southern in 2006, but otherwise has been operating for more than two decades between the two airlines.
When a tire bursts on an aircraft, it can create loud noise, shaking, and potential damage to the landing gear. As planes have multiple wheels, pilots are trained to maintain control and slowly come to a stop.
