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AIRLIVE > All articles > News > An American Airlines Boeing 787 sucked a cargo container into its right engine (video)
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An American Airlines Boeing 787 sucked a cargo container into its right engine (video)

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Last updated: October 19, 2024, 20:36 UTC
Published: Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 20:35 UTC
Category: News
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: American Airlines
Tail: Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Data: AA AA47 N834AA ORD
Credit: Windy City Wheelman
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A cargo container was sucked into plane’s engine at Chicago O’Hare Airport.

The incident occurred when an American Airlines Boeing 787-9 (registration N834AA) arrived from London Heathrow on 17 October.

The right engine was damaged when it ingested a cargo container.

1/? CCTV footage of yesterday American Airlines #AA47 cargo container ingestion has surfaced, & it doesn't look good for the tug driver towing the cargo containers. Just as I suspected, they went onto the service road between 2 aircraft. #OHare #avgeek #ChicagoScanner #ORD pic.twitter.com/j7H8uqQBpx

— Windy City Wheelman (@WindyCityDriver) October 19, 2024

A cargo tug crossed the path of the plane, and a jet blast sent the container flying into the engine, causing serious damage.

Credit: Windy City Wheelman

Fortunately, the aircraft safely taxied to the gate, and all passengers deplaned normally.

The FAA is investigating the incident, and the Dreamliner remains grounded for repairs.

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