A tire fell off a United Airlines plane departing from San Francisco International Airport on Thursday morning, causing damage to several vehicles in a nearby parking lot. The incident occurred with United Flight 35, which safely landed in Los Angeles after the tire mishap. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
The tire landed in an employee parking lot at SFO, prompting a brief closure of the runway to remove debris. Despite the incident, there were no further impacts on airport operations. The plane involved, a Boeing 777-200, is equipped with multiple tires on each landing gear strut and is designed to safely land even with missing or damaged tires.
Originally bound for Osaka, Japan, the flight was diverted to Los Angeles due to the tire issue. The situation drew attention on social media, with photos showing the aftermath of the tire landing in the parking lot. United Airlines and airport officials are investigating the incident further to determine the cause of the tire detachment.