Two Planes Suffer Tire Damage Landing at O'Hare

Two commercial passenger planes sustained tire damage within hours of each other while landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Monday, August 17, 2026, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incidents occurred at a major airport already grappling with a recent pattern of tire-related problems.

The first event involved American Airlines Flight 386, a Boeing 737-800 arriving from New York's LaGuardia Airport. The flight landed safely at approximately 2 p.m. local time. According to the FAA and airline statements, two of the aircraft's tires burst upon landing. First responders met the plane out of caution, and all passengers and crew were able to deplane via stairs before being transported to the terminal by bus. American Airlines stated the aircraft has been taken out of service for inspection. "We thank our team members for their professionalism and we apologize to our customers for the experience," an airline spokesperson said.

Just over three hours later, United Airlines Flight 739, an Airbus A320 flying from Omaha, Nebraska, also experienced a tire issue after landing at O'Hare. The landing occurred just after 5:20 p.m. local time. A...