Wheel Falls Off United Airlines Boeing 777 Shortly After Takeoff in San Francisco

The falling wheel caused damage to cars and property, according to the airline.

A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Japan loses a tire as it takes off from San Francisco International Airport on March 7, 2024. Cali Planes via AP

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER plane lost a wheel from the left main gear shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport on Thursday.

Flight UA35, which was headed for Osaka, Japan, diverted to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the incident, which happened at about 1:20 p.m., where it made a forced emergency landing.