Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER Lands Safely In Portland After Tire Failure In Chicago

A Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines experienced tire trouble on Monday as it departed Chicago O'Hare International Airport bound for Portland International Airport. Though such events sometimes necessitate an immediate return to the departure airport, officials determined the aircraft could safely proceed to Portland in this instance.

Aircraft tire damage during takeoffs and landings has occurred multiple times previously. Fortunately, these events typically cause no harm to passengers, as flight crews depend on their professional training to manage such circumstances.