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In a heart-stopping moment captured on video, a plane’s tire unexpectedly detached just after takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. local time as British Airways flight 274 was making its ascent, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The dramatic footage reveals the plane smoothly lifting off before a wheel abruptly separates and tumbles back to the ground soon after leaving the runway.
Despite the unsettling occurrence, FAA officials reported that the Airbus A350 proceeded on its transatlantic journey to Heathrow Airport in London, where it ultimately “landed safely.”
A British Airways plane lost a tire midair after takeoff in Las Vegas. (Flightradar24)
FAA officials said the Airbus A350 continued to Heathrow Airport in London where it “landed safely.”
The Airbus A350 is a wide-body aircraft designed for international travel and is one of the newest jets in commercial airline service.
The plane was seen taking off before the incident. (Flightradar24)
First entering service in 2015, the A350 typically carries between 300 and 350 passengers, depending on configuration.
It is unclear how many people were onboard at the time of the incident, and if there were any injuries.
British Airways has not yet confirmed if there were any reported injuries. (iStock)
The FAA said it will investigate the incident.
British Airways did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.