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Plane forced to land after experiencing bird strike while taking off from O'Hare

By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Published  October 14, 2022 12:52pm CDT
O'Hare International Airport
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Plane forced to land at O'Hare after striking bird mid-air

United Flight 1930 experienced a bird strike shortly after taking off Friday afternoon en route to Miami International Airport.

CHICAGO - A commercial airplane was forced to land when it was hit by a bird strike shortly after taking off Friday at O'Hare Airport.

United Flight 1930 experienced a bird strike shortly after taking off Friday afternoon en route to Miami International Airport, airline officials said in a statement.

The plane was able to land safely and passengers deplaned at the gate, officials said.

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Video posted to social media showed flames coming from one of the engines.

The new flight is scheduled to depart at 1:05 p.m.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.