United flight UA35 is diverting after loosing a wheel on takeoff.
United Airlines flight UA35 from San Francisco to Osaka is diverting to LAX after an incident on take off.
The Boeing 777-200ER has lost a wheel during takeoff from the left main gear.
The crew was informed by ATC about the incident and decided to divert.
Happening now ! Reports of United flight 35 operated by a 2002 Boeing 777-222(ER) plane (N226UA) lost a wheel while taking-off from San Francisco (SFO) for Osaka (KIX).
Diverting to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) now.#safety pic.twitter.com/Ds4rwTbXY8
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) March 7, 2024
UPDATE 13:05 PST
The plane (registration N226UA) is diverting to Los Angeles International Airport.
UPDATE 13:15 PST
The ATC is informing emergency services are on standby.
UPDATE 13:17 PST
The Boeing 777-200 has landed runway 25L.
UPDATE 13:20 PST
Firemen are confirming no damage to the plane despite the missing tyre.
