An American Airlines flight from Spain experienced brake issues and a blown tire after landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The Boeing 787-800, identified as American Airlines Flight 41, landed safely at O'Hare around 2:30 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The FAA reported that the crew of Flight 41 notified air traffic control of a brake issue followed by a blown tire after the plane touched down. Passengers were deplaned via stairs and were then bused to the terminal, the FAA said.
The airline confirmed that 234 passengers and 11 crew members were on board the flight. American Airlines said that first responders met the aircraft as a precautionary measure, and passengers were safely transported to the terminal by bus.
The cause of the reported brake malfunction remains unclear, and the FAA has announced that it will investigate the incident. The aircraft has been taken out of service for inspection by the airline's maintenance team, and American Airlines has apologized to customers for the experience.
The Chicago Fire Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the incident.
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