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An American Airlines aircraft heading to Charlotte encountered a mechanical problem involving tire damage as it prepared to depart Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, according to Federal Aviation Administration officials. The incident prompted a delay in the scheduled flight’s departure while ground crews addressed the issue.
The plane sustained damage to two tires during the taxiing phase, the critical period when aircraft move under their own power across airport runways and taxiways before taking off. The dual tire failure required immediate attention from maintenance personnel before the aircraft could safely operate.
American Airlines coordinated with FAA representatives to resolve the mechanical problem and ensure passenger safety before the flight proceeded to its intended destination. Details regarding the cause of the tire failures and the exact duration of the delay were not immediately available.
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