Coyote, United Airlines and Chicago

Coyote strike on runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago’s O’Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote on the runway during takeoff in Chicago, forcing the flight to return to O’Hare International Airport to have the landing gear examined.
United plane hits coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport; FAA investigating
A plane hit a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Sunday and diverted back to the airport after declaring an emergency, officials said.
United Airlines flight hits coyote during takeoff at Chicago O’Hare
A United Airlines flight struck a coyote on the runway during takeoff from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, forcing the jet to return to the airport.
United Plane Collides with Coyote on Runway During Takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport
The United Airlines aircraft was carrying 167 passengers when it struck a coyote on Sunday, Jan. 12 in Chicago, the airline confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement
United Flight Declares Emergency After Hitting Coyote
A United Airlines flight declared an emergency on Sunday after hitting a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, airline officials confirmed.
United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago’s O’Hare airport
A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday. According to an emailed
United plane hits coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport; FAA investigating
A plane hit a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Sunday and diverted back to the airport after declaring an emergency, officials said. According to the airline, United flight 1727 safely returned to O'Hare around 10:45 a.
Coyote strike on the runway forces flight back to O’Hare
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago It returned safely to the gate and no passengers were hurt.
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