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A United Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was forced to return to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after striking a coyote during takeoff on Sunday (January 12). The Boeing 737 MAX 9, carrying 167 passengers and six crew members,

None of the 167 passengers or six crew on the flight were hurt during the incident, which occurred at Chicago O'Hare.

The United Airlines aircraft was carrying 167 passengers when it struck a coyote on Sunday, Jan. 12 in Chicago, the airline confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement

The Boeing 737 Max hit a coyote while taking off, forcing it to return to Chicago O’Hare after just 40 minutes of flying.

A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote on the runway during takeoff in Chicago, forcing the flight to return to O’Hare International Airport to have the landing gear examined.

A United Airlines flight to Phoenix returned to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport after striking a coyote during takeoff. The Boeing 737 MAX 9, carrying 167 passengers, landed safely, and no injuries were reported. Passengers were rebooked on another flight.

A plane hit a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Sunday and diverted back to the airport after declaring an emergency, officials said.

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A United Airlines plane hit a coyote during departure, the FAA and the airline confirmed. The Boeing 737 Max turned back to Chicago and landed 40 minutes after departing. The probability of ...

A United Airlines plane hit a coyote during departure, the FAA and the airline confirmed. The Boeing 737 Max turned back to Chicago and landed 40 minutes after departing. The probability of wildlife strikes has risen "dramatically" in recent years due to ...

A plane hit a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Sunday and diverted back to the airport after declaring an emergency, officials said.