The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating two separate incidents at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) where commercial planes reported blown tires shortly after landing on Monday. The occurrences mark the latest in a series of tire-related issues involving aircraft at Chicago-area airports.
American Airlines Flight 386, a Boeing 737-800 that had departed from New York's LaGuardia Airport, safely landed at O'Hare around 2 p.m. Monday. The crew subsequently reported two blown tires. Passengers were deplaned using stairs and transported to the terminal via bus. American Airlines stated that first responders met the aircraft as a precautionary measure and that the aircraft has been removed from service for inspection.
Approximately three hours later, United Airlines Flight 739, an Airbus A320 traveling from Omaha, Nebraska, also landed safely at O'Hare. The flight crew reported a blown tire upon arrival. United Airlines confirmed that the 121 passengers and five crew members deplaned via airstairs and were taken to the terminal by bus, with no reported injuries.
The FAA is reviewing preliminary information for both incidents. These events add to a recent pattern of tire problems affecting flights in Chicago. Last week, another United Airlines plane reportedly experienced blown tires and aborted a takeoff at O'Hare. Earlier in August, Southwest Airlines Flight 1243 blew a tire after landing at Chicago Midway International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation.
These incidents occurred during the busy summer travel season. The FAA had previously implemented limits on scheduled operations at O'Hare to mitigate delays and manage airport capacity, citing an anticipated increase in flights during the summer 2026 travel season.