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Read More A jaw-dropping incident has been reported from Pakistan, where Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) landed in Lahore without the rear wheel. Yes, you read it right! Ever since the news was confirmed by an official, it has created a buzz on the internet. The incident that could have taken a lot of lives, ended on a positive note, a big thanks to the skilful pilot and advanced technology.
What Happened? According to the reports, the PIA flight PK-306, which departed from Karachi, and was reaching to Lahore, witnessed a critical situation mid-flight. The aircraft reported a missing rear wheel after successfully landing safely at the Lahore airport. Reports suggested that the captain was doing a normal walk-around inspection, and saw the aircraft’s main landing gear was not at its position.
It is not confirmed yet whether the aircraft departed from the Karachi airport without a rear wheel or lost it in mid-air. Investigation Initiated An official has reported that the top engineers have already started examining the airport, trying to understand the main root of the incident. An investigation about the same also has been initiated, confirmed by the official.
Similar Incident This is not the first time such a miraculous landing has been reported with international airlines. In 2024, multiple incidents have come into the limelight, where aircraft successfully landed on a runway with bursting tyres or without wheels mid-flight. According to the reports, a 757-200 flight, operated by United Airlines witnessed the same situation.
It lost its wheel during takeoff and sucesfully landed on the runway with a massive bounce. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Why Do Boeing Aircraft’s Wheels Fall Off? Talking about the rear wheels on aircraft, especially of the large models like Boeing 737s or 777s, they take massive stress during takeoff, landing, and taxiing.
Due to heavy pressure, any mechanical fault issues with the landing gear assembly or hydraulic system can create the problems in the wheel system, making them malfunction or even can make them detached..
