A United Airlines Boeing 777 plane successfully made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after losing a tire shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. with no apparent issues during the landing, as confirmed by SkyCAL, a news channel covering the event.

Passengers onboard the flight were safely disembarked after the plane taxied to a gate at LAX. United Airlines has announced that a new aircraft will soon be dispatched to transport the passengers to their intended destination.

In a statement, United Airlines reassured passengers that the 777-200 model is equipped with six tires on each of its main landing gear struts, and is designed to land safely even with missing or damaged tires. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the tire failure incident.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be investigating the cause of the wheel failure, as this incident raises concerns about the maintenance and safety protocols on the aircraft. The probe aims to prevent similar occurrences and ensure the overall safety of passengers and crew members.

For those interested in viewing the incident, a YouTube video captured the moment when the tire detached from the plane. The footage, uploaded by Peter on the LA Flights YouTube channel, shows the separation happening at approximately 11:24:22, according to the time code displayed in the bottom left corner.

United Airlines has not provided any further updates regarding the investigation or the timeline for resuming the passengers' travel plans. However, the airline's prompt action and the aircraft's ability to land safely despite the tire issue emphasize the importance of safety measures in the aviation industry.