FlySafair Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Losing Wheel

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.

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