<p>An American Airlines flight sucked a cargo container into its right engine while taxiing to its gate at the Chicago airport. Flight 47 was travelling from London Heathrow to Chicago and the incident happened on Taxiway Bravo after it arrived at around 3 pm.</p>

<p>The container ingestion led to the engine being severely damaged. However, it did not cause any injuries. Emergency personnel reached the scene and the aircraft was then towed to the gate. Passengers and crew deboarded the flight at Terminal 5.</p>

<p>Reports suggest that the container was supposedly a regular vessel used to transport luggage or cargo, also known as an AKE ULD (Unit Load Device).</p>

<p>The exact reason for the container being sucked in by the enging is not clear. However, a passenger reportedly quoted the crew as telling them that another vehicle drove between the American Airlines flight and another aircraft. This resulted in a jet blast that displaced several containers, one of which was ingested by the plane's engine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the aviation watchdog JonNYC, the other aircraft nearby was Air France Flight 136 which was also taxiing at the same time.</p>

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<p>The luggage container is said to have been empty, avoiding a bigger disaster. The incident led to moderate disruptions in services.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Airplane taken out of service</h2>

<p>Informing about the incident, an American Airlines spokesperson said that the plane has been taken out of service.</p>

<p>"After safely landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), American Airlines flight 47, with service from London-Heathrow (LHR), reported damage to its engine while taxiing to the gate at ORD," they said.</p>

<p>"The aircraft has been taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team. Safety is our top priority, and we thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding."</p>

<p>The incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Chicago Department of Aviation.</p>


An American Airlines flight sucked a cargo container into its right engine while taxiing to its gate at the Chicago airport. Flight 47 was travelling from London Heathrow to Chicago and the incident happened on Taxiway Bravo after it arrived at around 3 pm.

An American Airlines flight sucked a cargo container into its right engine while taxiing to its gate at the Chicago airport. Flight 47 was travelling from London Heathrow to Chicago and the incident happened on Taxiway Bravo after it arrived at around 3 pm. The container ingestion led to the engine being severely damaged. However, it did not cause any injuries. Emergency personnel reached the scene and the aircraft was then towed to the gate. Passengers and crew deboarded the flight at Terminal 5. Reports suggest that the container was supposedly a regular vessel used to transport luggage or cargo, also known as an AKE ULD (Unit Load Device). The exact reason for the container being sucked in by the enging is not clear. However, a passenger reportedly quoted the crew as telling them that another vehicle drove between the American Airlines flight and another aircraft. This resulted in a jet blast that displaced several containers, one of which was ingested by the plane's engine. At approx. 3 this afternoon, @AmericanAir Flight 47 was on Taxiway Bravo, heading to its gate at T5 when it ingested a cargo container into its #2 (right) engine destroying the can and severely damaging the aircraft. There are no reported injuries #ChicagoScanner #avgeek #AA47 pic.twitter.com/bMahnpu7S8 — Windy City Wheelman (@WindyCityDriver) October 17, 2024 × According to the aviation watchdog JonNYC, the other aircraft nearby was Air France Flight 136 which was also taxiing at the same time. Also Read: Delta flight attendant forces woman to change T-shirt because it was 'threatening' The luggage container is said to have been empty, avoiding a bigger disaster. The incident led to moderate disruptions in services. Airplane taken out of service Informing about the incident, an American Airlines spokesperson said that the plane has been taken out of service. "After safely landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), American Airlines flight 47, with service from London-Heathrow (LHR), reported damage to its engine while taxiing to the gate at ORD," they said. "The aircraft has been taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team. Safety is our top priority, and we thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding." The incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Chicago Department of Aviation.

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<p>A London-bound Air India flight returned to New Delhi on Monday (April 10) soon after departure because of disturbances created by a passenger inside the aircraft mid-air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India-based news agency ANI reported that the passenger had apparently brawled with crew members and a complaint with the Delhi Airport Police has also been filed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency also reported that the airline handed over the unruly passenger to the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plane was forced to return to India after taking off from Delhi Airport at 6.35am (IST). The passenger, who caused issues,&nbsp;was asked to deboard at Delhi airport, and the flight took off for London later.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Air India said in a statement: "Air India flight AI 111 scheduled to operate Delhi-London Heathrow on April 10, 2023, returned to Delhi shortly after departure due to the serious unruly behaviour of a passenger on board."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Not heeding to verbal and written warnings, the passenger continued with unruly behaviour including causing physical harm to two of the cabin crew members. The pilot in command decided to return to Delhi and the passenger was handed over to the security personnel upon landing," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another incident, an Air India aircraft that was supposed to fly from the Indian national capital to San Francisco, after it suffered a technical issue before taking off and returning to the stand on Monday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airline replaced the aircraft and later the flight took off for San Francisco. The noted sources were a little over 200 passengers onboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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A London-bound Air India flight returned to New Delhi on Monday (April 10) soon after departure because of disturbances created by a passenger inside the aircraft mid-air.

A London-bound Air India flight returned to New Delhi on Monday (April 10) soon after departure because of disturbances created by a passenger inside the aircraft mid-air. India-based news agency ANI reported that the passenger had apparently brawled with crew members and a complaint with the Delhi Airport Police has also been filed. The news agency also reported that the airline handed over the unruly passenger to the police. The plane was forced to return to India after taking off from Delhi Airport at 6.35am (IST). The passenger, who caused issues, was asked to deboard at Delhi airport, and the flight took off for London later. ALSO READ | COVID-19: India records 5,880 new cases. Nationwide mock drill in hospitals to check preparedness Air India said in a statement: "Air India flight AI 111 scheduled to operate Delhi-London Heathrow on April 10, 2023, returned to Delhi shortly after departure due to the serious unruly behaviour of a passenger on board." "Not heeding to verbal and written warnings, the passenger continued with unruly behaviour including causing physical harm to two of the cabin crew members. The pilot in command decided to return to Delhi and the passenger was handed over to the security personnel upon landing," the statement added. WATCH: Facebook rapist Thabo Bester who faked death arrested in Tanzania × In another incident, an Air India aircraft that was supposed to fly from the Indian national capital to San Francisco, after it suffered a technical issue before taking off and returning to the stand on Monday morning. The airline replaced the aircraft and later the flight took off for San Francisco. The noted sources were a little over 200 passengers onboard. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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