DAL - FAA Investigates Wheel Loss On Delta Boeing 757 CEO Calhoun Faces Senate Amidst Safety Concerns | Benzinga
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a Boeing (NYSE:BA) 757 operated by Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) that occurred at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.
What Happened: The aircraft lost its nose wheel tire while taxiing for takeoff on Saturday, reported The Washington Post on Tuesday. The plane was en route to Bogotá, Colombia. The passengers were safely evacuated and transported to the terminal. There were no injuries.
The aircraft was replaced, and the Boeing 757 returned to service the next day. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
This incident adds to the recent safety concerns surrounding Boeing. Earlier this month, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 experienced a mid-air accident, leading to the grounding of 171 Max 9s for inspections. Loose bolts were discovered in many of these jets.
Boeing refused to comment on the matter, and Delta Airlines had yet to respond to Benzinga when the article was ...