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United Airlines Boeing 757 Loses Wheel During Takeoff, Lands Safely in Denver

The incident marks the second time this year a United Airlines flight has lost a wheel mid-air, raising concerns over Boeing's safety record.

  • Flight 1001 from Los Angeles to Denver lost a main landing gear wheel shortly after takeoff.
  • No injuries were reported among the 174 passengers and seven crew members on board.
  • The wheel was recovered in Los Angeles, and both United Airlines and the FAA are investigating the cause.
  • A similar incident occurred in March when a United Boeing 777 lost a wheel after departing San Francisco.
  • The FAA has mandated inspections of Boeing 737 aircraft due to potential issues with passenger oxygen masks.
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