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United Airlines flight UA1727 was taking off from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and headed for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) when pilots had to divert and return to the gate. It wasn’t due to a mechanical issue or a birdstrike, but an unfortunate coyote collided with the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
On January 12th, a United Airlines flight suffered a collision with a Coyote during it's departure out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
United Airlines flight UA1727, which suffered the collision with a coyote, is a routine scheduled flight between Chicago and Phoenix.… pic.twitter.com/BaKiAPymm6
— AviationSource (@AvSourceNews) January 13, 2025
The aircraft reached around 6,000 feet, entered a holding pattern, and turned back to land safely at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The coyote struck the front right-hand nose gear and caused some damage that needed to be evaluated by ground staff.
United found an alternative aircraft at its Chicago hub and passengers arrived around four hours late.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane sustained minimal damage. It recorded that the “aircraft struck a coyote on departure damaging right nose gear.”
Anthony’s Take: I feel sorry for the poor coyote, but can’t help think of Looney Tunes and it holding up a sign that reads “help” or something similar prior to impact. Luckily, United was able to find another aircraft and get these passengers on their way.
(Image Credits: United Airlines.)
(H/T: Paddle Your Own Kanoo.)
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