Wheel Falls Off During Vegas Take-Off
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a wheel during take-off from Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, yet still completed its long-haul flight to London Heathrow without incident.
At around 9.10pm local time, flight BA274 was climbing away when video from a live tracking feed captured the shocking moment the right rear wheel detached from the plane’s landing gear, sparking as it lifted off.
Tyre Recovered, No Damage or Injuries
The dislodged wheel was later recovered from the tarmac in Las Vegas. Authorities confirmed there was no damage to airport property and, crucially, no injuries to passengers or staff either on board or on the ground.
Harry Reid International Airport echoed this, confirming the tyre retrieval and emphasising that no injuries or damage occurred.
