Airplane Catches Fire at O'Hare Airport, No Injuries, Fire Is Now Out
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[quote]An incident involving an American Airlines plane prompted a major emergency response at O'Hare International Airport, authorities said.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration American Airlines Flight 383 departed from O'Hare and was headed to Miami when it blew a tire. American Airlines said the plane experienced an engine malfunction, however.
The pilots aborted the takeoff and passengers deplaned via a chute, authorities said.
No injuries were immediately reported but smoke and fire could be seen at the airport just after 2:30 p.m. There were 161 passengers and nine crew members on the plane, the airline said.
The FAA has reported that a runway was closed at the airport due to a "disabled aircraft." Delays were expected.[/quote]
[url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Possible-Plane-Crash-Reported-at-OHare-Airport-399071991.html]NBC Chicago 5[/url]
At least 8 hurt... 20 transported.. And those injuries are likely from the evacuation itself and not the fire.
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