A Boeing 757 jet operated by Delta Air Lines, headed to Bogota, Colombia, lost a nose wheel while preparing for takeoff from Atlanta.
Delta Flight 982 was taxiing for departure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when the incident occurred around 11:15 am Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the incident.
US media reports said the the plane is 32 years old and is not the same model as the 737 Max which has raised safety concerns in recent years. “All customers and their bags were removed from the aircraft, transferred to the gate and onto a replacement aircraft,” Delta was quoted as saying by The Associated Press. “We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”
I don’t think “Ride it til the wheels fall off” is a good mantra for airlines.The front wheel of a Delta Boeing 757 just flew off while it was preparing to take off at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. pic.twitter.com/ucHKyic2JT
— The Populist Mad Ox (@TheRealMadOx) January 23, 2024
No one was injured, a Delta spokesperson told AP — adding that the plane was re-tired and placed back into service the next day. According to the the Atlanta-based airline, 172 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants were on board the flight.
The Arlington, Virginia, aircraft maker ended production of the 757 nearly 20 years ago. There have been a string of mishaps involving Boeing planes over recent years but it is unclear who is to blame for the most recent incident. Delta is responsible for maintaining its planes.
Earlier this month, a door plug blew off an Alaska Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner 16,000 feet above Oregon, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the plane. Since then, Alaska Airlines and United reported finding loose bolts and other problems in the panel doors of an unspecified number of other Max 9s.
(With agency inputs)
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