An American Airlines Boeing 787 sucked a cargo container into its right engine (video)

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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.

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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