Japanese Airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) suffered an engine issue shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Flight 8549 departed Chicago en route to Tokyo at around 3:48 p.m. but quickly reported vibrations coming from engine No. 1. According to ATC transmissions, the left engine of the Boeing 777 was idle.
The aircraft circled for over an hour around Lake Michigan, staying halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The plane was too heavy to land right away, as it was full of people, cargo, and enough fuel for the 10+ hour flight. While it was circling, ANA8549 was dumping fuel. The flight safely landed back at ORD at 5:24 p.m., an hour and thirty-six minutes later, with no injuries.
The cause of the incident is currently unknown.
Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia Routes » Photo Essay: N874TW, The DOJ Jet That Brought Maduro to New York » Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast Push »
Comments (0)
Add Your Comment
SHARE
TAGS
NEWS ANA All Nippon Airways Emergency Engine Flight Tokyo Japanese Chicago Ohare America Airline Aviation Flight FuelRECENTLY PUBLISHED
This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most
From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of January 04.
INFORMATIONAL
READ MORE »
NTSB Scrutinizes FAA NOTAM Logic Following Fatal MD 530F Canyon Crash
One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed.
NEWS
READ MORE »
Air Canada Doubles Down on Regional Strength with Major PAL Airlines Expansion
In a strategic move to fortify its presence in Eastern Canada, Air Canada has officially announced its intent to significantly expand and extend its commercial partnership with PAL Airlines. As of January 8, 2026, the two carriers have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) that not only secures regional connectivity for the next decade but also introduces a substantial fleet expansion to meet rising demand in Québec and the Maritimes.
NEWS
READ MORE »
