Regulation, slots & safety · Airports & operations

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 suffers brake and tire damage during Chicago landing

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

American Airlines flight AA41 from Barcelona to Chicago O’Hare declared an emergency on 20 October 2026 after a suspected right-wheel-brake malfunction; two main-gear tires were destroyed and passengers were evacuated.

Why it matters: The FAA has opened a formal investigation amid several recent tire and landing-gear incidents reported at O’Hare, while the aircraft has been removed from scheduled service.

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