Overview

• A Boeing 737 operated by FlySafair lost a wheel during takeoff, leading to an emergency landing.
• Smoke and damage to the undercarriage and right wing were observed as the plane landed.
• Ground crew quickly identified the problem, allowing the pilots to return to Johannesburg safely.
• Passengers were transferred to a backup aircraft for their journey to Cape Town.
• The incident adds to recent concerns over Boeing's safety and manufacturing quality.