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Coverage dated January 14, 2025

United plane hits coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport; FAA investigating

Headline from ABC 7 New York

United Airlines flight 1727 hit a coyote at O'Hare Airport on Sunday, officials said. Animal experts say coyote mating season in Illinois is underway.

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  1. Jalopnik

    United Airlines 737 Max Hits Coyote, Damages Landing Gear During Takeoff (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    The Boeing 737 Max hit a coyote while taking off, forcing it to return to Chicago O’Hare after just 40 minutes of flying.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    United plane hits coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport; FAA investigating (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    United Airlines flight 1727 hit a coyote at O'Hare Airport on Sunday, officials said. Animal experts say coyote mating season in Illinois is underway.

  3. Fox News

    United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after hitting coyote (opens Fox News)

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    A recent flight returned to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, after the plane's landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff. More than 160 passengers were on board.

  4. NBC Chicago

    United Airlines plane struck a coyote during takeoff at Chicago's O'Hare Airport (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    A United Airlines flight struck a coyote while attempting to take off from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport over the weekend.

  5. Insider

    A United Airlines 737 Max took a 40-minute flight to nowhere after hitting a coyote on the runway (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    None of the 167 passengers or six crew on the flight were hurt during the incident, which occurred at Chicago O'Hare.

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