United Airlines Boeing jet loses wheel seconds after takeoff — again
SUMMARY
A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport on Monday morning, reminiscent of a similar incident in March. Video footage shows the tire detaching and falling seconds after Flight 1001's departure for Denver. Despite the mishap, the flight landed safely in Denver, with no injuries to the 174 passengers and seven crew members. The wheel was later recovered in Los Angeles, and United is investigating the cause. This incident echoes a March event where a Boeing 777-200 lost a wheel after takeoff from San Francisco, causing damage on the ground but landing safely at LAX. Boeing's reputation has suffered due to safety concerns and recent legal issues.
