One of two engines on an American Airlines Boeing 767 failed Friday during an attempted takeoff at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, three sources familiar with the unfolding investigation say. Debris was found up to half a mile away.
The 161 passengers and nine crew members scrambled to safety after flames erupted on the right side of the plane.
"This could have been absolutely devastating if it happened later," Airport fire Chief Timothy Sampey said.
About 20 people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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