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Crew reported brake problem before tire blew out on American Airlines flight at O'Hare: FAA
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Crew reported brake problem before tire blew out on American Airlines flight at O'Hare: FAA

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Federal officials are investigating after an American Airlines flight arriving from Barcelona experienced a tire blowout following a reported brake issue while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration and American Airlines, Flight 41 landed safely before a tire blew out after touchdown. The Boeing 787 was carrying 234 passengers and 11 crew members.

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Passengers deplaned and were bused to the terminal, a scene that has played out at Chicago-area airports during previous tire-related incidents involving commercial aircraft.

Passenger John Abbate described the moment the plane landed.

"As soon as we landed, it was loud. It was a really big boom when we landed on the runway.…

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