Video: Boeing loses tire during takeoff in San Francisco, causing ground damage. Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @BNONews
A Boeing 777-222 had to make an emergency landing after losing one or two tires during takeoff from San Francisco
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A United Airlines plane safely landed after losing a tire shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.
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United Flight 35 was headed to Osaka, Japan, with 249 people on board.
The plane landed without apparent issues. It taxied to a gate where passengers were deplaned. United said a new aircraft will be dispatched to take the passengers to their final destination.
In a statement, United Airlines said the 777-200 has six tires on each of its two main landing gear bogies and is designed to safely land with missing or damaged tires.
There were no injuries and the cause of the wheel failure will be investigated by the FAA.
Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @BNONews