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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Erin Keller

Two jets from different airlines suffer same failure in matter of hours at Chicago O’Hare, prompting investigation

The FAA is investigating incidents that involved an American Airlines plane and then United jet at Chicago O’Hare - (AFP/Getty)

Two commercial jets from separate airlines blew tires while landing at Chicago O’Hare Monday, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation.

The first incident involved American Airlines Flight 386, which was traveling from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Chicago. The Boeing 737-800 landed safely at O’Hare at about 2 p.m. despite two tires bursting during landing, according to the FAA, ABC7 Chicago reports.

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