Las Vegas Incident Raises Questions On Aircraft Safety Standards
A British Airways A350-1000 aircraft lost one of its rear wheels during takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, but despite the incident, the flight continued to operate normally and landed safely at London Heathrow. The aircraft, registration G-XWBN, was on flight BA274 and took nine hours and 17 minutes to complete the journey. Footage of the incident, which was captured on live airport cameras, has gone viral on social media. According to AeroTime, no damage or injuries were reported on the ground, and the incident is likely to raise questions about aircraft safety standards.