American Airlines flight sparks panic after a mysterious tire blowout

A routine Barcelona-to-Chicago landing turned tense at O’Hare International Airport after an American Airlines Boeing 787-800 suffered a tire blowout on the port side. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is investigating the incident. The aircraft carried 234 passengers and 11 crew members. Shortly after touchdown, the crew reported a brake problem moments before the tires failed, and passengers felt an abrupt stop well short of the gate. After the captain announced the blown tires, passengers described the delay as unsettling but ultimately manageable. No injuries were reported, and the plane was removed from service. American Airlines had passengers deplane using stairs on the tarmac and bus them to the terminal.