A Boeing jetliner lost a wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday, marking another safety incident for the aerospace giant.
The Boeing 757-200, operated by United Airlines, experienced the issue shortly after leaving Los Angeles International Airport.
Despite the mishap, the plane landed safely in Denver, its planned destination.
“The wheel has been recovered in Los Angeles, and we are investigating what caused this event,” the airline said in a statement.
There were no injuries reported among the 174 passengers and seven crew members on board, nor from anyone on the ground.
This incident is the second time in recent months that a Boeing plane operated by United Airlines has lost a wheel during takeoff.
In March, a Boeing 777 headed for Japan lost a tire shortly after taking off from San Francisco, necessitating an emergency landing.
In related news, Boeing agreed on Monday to plead guilty to fraud in a settlement with the US Department of Justice over two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
The 737 MAX has been under renewed scrutiny this year after a fuselage door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
A Boeing spokesperson mentioned via email that the 757-200 aircraft involved in Monday’s incident was first delivered 30 years ago in 1994. Production of the 757 model ended in 2004.
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident.
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