Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune: A fire broke out on the runway at O’Hare International Airport on Friday afternoon when an American Airlines flight bound for Miami was preparing to take off. Seven passengers and a flight attendant suffered minor injuries as the Boeing 767, Flight 383, was forced to abort its takeoff around 2:35 p.m. The pilot decided to stop the plane on runway 28R after experiencing an issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft was carrying 161 passengers and nine crew members, who were quickly evacuated through emergency slides on the left side of the plane while the right wing caught fire. The FAA initially reported that the incident began with a blown tire, but American Airlines stated it was due to an engine-related mechanical problem. A radio transmission between the pilot and air traffic control revealed the urgency of the situation: “American 383… stopping on the runway,†the controller said. “Roger, roger, fire,†the pilot responded. “You see any smoke or fire?†“Yeah, fire off the right wing.†“OK, send out the trucks.†Shortly after, the pilot contacted the tower again: “Chicago, American 383, we’re evacuating.†“American 383, roger, trucks are on the way.†As the fire spread, a large piece of metal from the plane smashed through the roof of a nearby UPS facility before bouncing onto the ground, according to an airport worker. Runways 10L-28R, 10C-28C, and 15/33 were temporarily closed following the incident. A ground stop was also implemented until the area was cleared. Multiple reports from different sources confirm that all passengers and crew safely evacuated. While the exact number of injured remains unclear, officials have stated that the injuries were minor. Emergency crews quickly arrived on scene to contain the fire, which was eventually extinguished. Some videos captured the dramatic moment, showing the flames and thick smoke rising from the plane. The incident has sparked concern among travelers and raised questions about aviation safety at one of the busiest airports in the country. Complete Car Washing Equipment Complete Car Washing Equipment,Gas Station Self-Service Car Wash Machine,Computer Car Washing Equipment,Contactless Computer Car Washing Machine Xuzhou kushuilong Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd , https://www.kslcarwash.com