https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-airlines-flight-suffers-2-tire-blowouts-before-takeoff-marking-5th-tire-report-at-chicago-o-hareContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-airlines-flight-suffers-2-tire-blowouts-before-takeoff-marking-5th-tire-report-at-chicago-o-harehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-airlines-flight-suffers-2-tire-blowouts-before-takeoff-marking-5th-tire-report-at-chicago-o-hare#u51710Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:45:21 +0000An American Airlines flight, identified as AA3280, suffered two tire blowouts while taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport before takeoff. The FAA confirmed the incident, which forced passengers bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, to deplane via stairs and return to the terminal by bus. This event contributes to a series of tire-related issues at the airport, with reports indicating this is the fourth or fifth such incident within the current month.Why it mattersFrequent tire failures at a major hub suggest potential systemic issues with runway debris or maintenance. This incident fo