Federal authorities said an American Airlines flight was abruptly halted Wednesday when two of the aircraft’s tires suddenly blew out as the jet was preparing for takeoff from Chicago — marking a major escalation in a growing number of similar incidents this month.

The incident happened when American Airlines Flight 3280, a Boeing 737, was taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

The flight was bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the air carrier.

“Shortly after ​pushing back ​from ​the gate ​at ​Chicago ​O’Hare ​International Airport ​(ORD), American…

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