United Airlines flight loses tyre during take-off

A United Airlines Boeing 777 plane lost a tyre after it took off from San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, 7 March, terrifying footage shows. United flight 35 was flying to to Osaka, Japan, with 249 people on board. when it had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles. The airline said the aircraft has six tyres on both of its main landing gear struts and is designed to land safely with tyres missing or damaged. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best