PIA flight lands safely in Lahore missing rear wheel

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A Pakistan International Airlines flight landed in Lahore with one of its rear wheels missing. The landing was smooth, and no injuries were reported. An investigation is underway to determine if the wheel was lost during takeoff or was missing beforehand. Fragments of the wheel were found at Karachi airport, raising concerns about the aircraft's condition before departure. PIA officials confirmed that the missing wheel was discovered during a routine inspection after passengers disembarked. PIA has stated that the aircraft is designed to handle such situations. Investigators are exploring all possibilities, including whether the wheel was stolen.


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