CHICAGO () — An aircraft with a reported brake problem blew a tire after landing Tuesday afternoon at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said American Airlines Flight 41, arriving from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Spain, landed safely at about 2:30 p.m. The crew reported a brake issue and a blown tire after touchdown.
The Chicago Fire Department initially reported that two tires were flat when crews reached the scene. One person was taken to a hospital in good condition. ABC7 was working to determine whether the person was injured during the landing.
Chopper 7 flew over the airport incident around 4 p.m., showing emergency vehicles positioned around the plane. Video from the scene showed passengers leaving the aircraft by staircase.
The Boeing 787-800 was carrying 234 customers and 11 crew members. According to the FAA, passengers deplaned and were transported by bus to the terminal.
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American Airlines said the aircraft had been removed from service so its maintenance team could inspect it.
The cause of the reported brake problem was not immediately known.
Authorities had not immediately released additional details about the Chicago O’Hare incident.
This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
