A London-bound British Airways plane successfully completed its transatlantic flight Monday after a dramatic event in which one of the main landing gear wheels came loose just minutes after takeoff from Las Vegas.
The incident of the right rear wheel separating from the Airbus A350-1000 was captured on video as Flight BA274 took off from Harry Reid International Airport.
The wheel fell back toward the airport as the landing gear retracted, and sparks appeared on the gear just before separation.
Official statements from British Airways and Las Vegas Airport confirmed that no passengers, crew or people on the ground were injured.
The plane’s tire was also recovered from the airfield, reporting no material damage.
The British Airways spokesperson said: “Safety and security underpins everything we do and we support the authorities in their investigations. »
The incident raised concerns and was reported to relevant safety authorities, including the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
