A FlySafair Boeing 737 made an emergency landing at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Sunday, April 21, after a wheel came off shortly after takeoff. The incident was captured on video, which showed smoke coming from the unprotected wheel hub. Passengers also reported hearing a loud bang as the plane touched down on the runway and screeched to a stop. Boeing referred inquiries to FlySafair, which has not yet commented on the incident.
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by FlySafair experienced a wheel loss during takeoff from Johannesburg Airport in South Africa on Sunday. The incident forced the flight to return and make an emergency landing, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled trip to Cape Town. No injuries were reported, but the event has sparked questions about the safety of Boeing aircraft.
A FlySafair flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was forced to return to OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday due to a missing landing gear wheel. The aircraft landed safely, but the incident caused temporary runway closures. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the malfunction.
