A United Airlines flight declared an emergency on Sunday after hitting a coyote during takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, airline officials confirmed.

Boeing’s last 737 MAX 9 delivery to United Airlines was on December 13, 2024, when the airline welcomed N77585 to its fleet.

It is mating season for coyotes, which "generally means increased activity in urban areas, including Chicago," according to Chicago Animal Care and Control.

The Boeing 737 Max’s front right nose gear was damaged in a collision between the plane and a coyote on the runway. After taking off and climbing to 6,000 feet, the 737 Max looped twice before ...