United Flight Blows Tire During Takeoff at Chicago’s O’Hare

A United flight to Phoenix blew a tire during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare — a dramatic but contained incident.
An NTSB preliminary report says a July Ryanair flight from Greece nearly saw a passenger sucked out of a broken cabin window.
The string of recent incidents has renewed public worry about airline safety — a topical conversation starter for travelers.