United B739 at Chicago on Aug 13th 2026, rejected takeoff due to tyre damage

Last Update: August 14, 2026 / 10:08:50 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 13, 2026

Classification
Incident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-455

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Phoenix, United States

Aircraft Registration
N37420

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

A United Boeing 737-900, registration N37420 performing flight UA-455 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Phoenix,AZ (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from runway 10L when the crew rejected takeoff at about 100 knots over ground. Tower reported "I think you lost a tyre". The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway. The aircraft was towed off the runway about 2 hours later.

The airline reported the aircraft ended its takeoff roll after sustaining tyre damage. Customers disembarked normally and were bussed to the terminal.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
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Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
B739
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 13, 2026

Classification
Incident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-455

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Phoenix, United States

Aircraft Registration
N37420

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

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