Video: Airplane Loses Wheel During Flight in the USA

A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a wheel during takeoff at the airport in Los Angeles, according to Reuters. The aircraft was carrying 179 passengers and 7 crew members. Fortunately, no one was injured.

The airplane made an emergency landing in Denver. Citing data from FlightRadar24, the agency reported that the aircraft was nearly 30 years old. Boeing ceased production of the 757 models in 2004.

In a statement, the airline indicated that United Airlines would conduct an investigation into the incident. According to ABC, the investigation will also be carried out by the Federal Aviation Administration.