Tuesday, July 9, 2024 In a surprising and alarming incident, a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 jet lost a wheel during takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday morning. This unexpected event has raised questions about aircraft maintenance and safety protocols. Here, we delve into the details of this incident, the airline’s response, and the broader implications for aviation safety.
On Monday, United Airlines Flight 1001, a Boeing 757-200, was scheduled to fly from Los Angeles to Denver. The flight, carrying 174 passengers and seven crew members, took off shortly after 7 a.m.
As the aircraft ascended, one of its wheels detached and rolled across the runway. The wheel was later recovered, and thankfully, no injuries were reported either on the plane or on the ground. The pilot of an Allegiant Airlines flight witnessed the incident and promptly reported it to LAX air traffic control.
The pilot described seeing the tire roll past holding positions on the runway. Air traffic controllers quickly notified the pilot of United Flight 1001, who seemed unaware of the wheel loss. Despite this potentially hazardous situation, the flight continued to its destination and landed safely in Denver at 10:51 a.
m. local time. United Airlines spokesperson Anousha Rasta confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
“The wheel has been recovered in Los Angeles, and we are investigating what caused this event,” Rasta said. The qui.
