American Airlines plane catches fire on O’Hare runway; minor injuries reported

CHICAGO -- An American Airlines flight was forced to abort its takeoff at O'Hare Airport due to a mechanical issue before part of the plane caught fire Friday afternoon, forcing the passengers and crew to evacuate by the emergency chutes. American Airlines said the plane aborted takeoff due to an "engine-related mechanical issue," and the 161 passengers and nine crew deplaned on the runway. Seven passengers and one flight attendant reported minor injuries and were transported… (wgntv.com) さらに...