A United Airlines flight to Phoenix on January 12 was diverted after the plane struck a wolf.
“On Sunday morning, United flight 1727 returned safely to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for an airport inspection after its landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff,” a spokesperson for United told Fox News Digital.
We arranged for another flight to take our customers to their destination later that afternoon.
Six crew members and 167 passengers were on board the Boeing 737 MAX 9 when the incident occurred.
The plane diverted to Chicago, Illinois, after the flight equipment struck a coyote (not pictured) during takeoff. (iStock)
Fox News Digital reached out to O'Hare International Airport for feedback.
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In November, yes American Airlines the plane veered off O'Hare after hitting the bird, Fox News Digital reported.
The pilots were able to land the plane safely and return to the gate without injury, an airline spokesman said at the time.
There were no reports of injuries to any passengers or crew members.
A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the flight “safely” returned to O'Hare International Airport following the coyote incident. (United Airlines)
There were over 17,200 the beating of wild animals US airports by 2023, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Between 1990 and 2023, the FAA was responsible for about 310,000 collisions between airplanes and animals, most of them. usually birds.
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There were more than 17,200 wildlife seizures at US airports in 2023. (iStock)
Chicago has seen an increase in coyote sightings this winter, according to the report FOX 32.
On Monday, animal control officers were called to remove a coyote that entered an Aldi grocery store, the agency reported.
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A spokesperson for Chicago Animal Care and Control told FOX 32 that “January through March is nesting season, which leads to greater visibility as animals roam during the day to establish territories and find mates.”
Deputy Chief Greg Czernecki of the Arlington Heights Police Department said, “Keep your animals on a leash, and make sure fenced yards are secure.”