SAN FRANCISCO (Diya TV) — A tire mishap during takeoff from San Francisco International Airport resulted in United Airlines Flight 35 being diverted to Los Angeles International Airport. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. PT, involved a portion of the landing gear tire detaching from the Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the runaway tire caused damage to vehicles parked in an employee parking lot at the airport.
Video footage captured the dramatic moment when the tire fell off the plane shortly after takeoff, highlighting the potential danger posed by such incidents. Despite the setback, the flight, bound for Osaka, Japan, managed to land safely in Los Angeles.
United Airlines promptly addressed the situation, arranging for a new aircraft to transport the 235 passengers to their destination later that evening. The airline expressed gratitude to its flight crew for their professionalism in managing the situation and to the ground teams for their swift response.
In response to the incident, federal investigators have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tire detachment. This investigation is expected to shed light on potential maintenance procedures and any underlying structural issues that may have contributed to the incident.
This incident adds to a series of recent mishaps involving Boeing aircraft, raising concerns over manufacturing and safety processes within the industry. However, United Airlines reassured the public that the aircraft involved in the incident is designed to land safely even with missing or damaged tires.
United Airlines pledges to collaborate with the owners of the damaged vehicles to address their needs.
