UA1727 - Incident: United B39M at Chicago on Jan 12th 2025
Created Monday, Jan 13th 2025 16:00Z, last updated Monday, Jan 13th 2025 16:00Z
A United Boeing 737-9 MAX, registration N37507 performing flight UA-1727 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Phoenix,AZ (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from runway 28R when the aircraft struck a coyote. The aircraft stopped the climb at 6000 feet and returned to Chicago for a safe landing on runway 28R about 40 minutes after departure.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A COYOTE ON DEPARTURE DAMAGING RIGHT NOSE GEAR, CHICAGO, IL.", the aircraft sustained minor damage.
The aircraft returned to service about 4 hours after landing back.
Source: The Aviation Herald