Delta flight from Atlanta loses wheel preparing for takeoff

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Delta flight departing from Atlanta lost a nose wheel during its takeoff attempt at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International on Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The incident happened around 11:15 a.m. when the Boeing 757 was headed to El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia.

“A nose wheel tire came loose from the landing gear,” said Delta officials in a statement.

Passengers were safely escorted off the aircraft and transported to the terminal by buses, according to the airline.

“All customers and their bags were removed from the aircraft, transferred to the gate and onto a replacement aircraft,” Delta officials said. “We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”

The FAA has initiated an investigation into the incident.

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