Boeing 737’s wheel falls off shortly after touchdown in Argentina in newest potential security fail by planemaker

The wheel of a Boeing 737 fell off shortly after touchdown in Argentina within the scandal-scarred planemaker’s newest potential security fail.

The Aerolineas Argentinas flight had simply traveled from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires on Monday at 6 p.m. when a left-side rear wheel indifferent on the taxiway, based on the airline and pictures.

“The plane…suffered a tire detachment after touchdown at Aeroparque and whereas touring on the taxiway at low velocity,” an airline rep advised Newsflash Media.

The airplane had two wheels on every touchdown gear, so no person was damage, the airline mentioned.

“This detachment didn’t compromise the protection of the passengers or the plane at any time. The corporate’s technicians are analyzing the case to determine the origin of the fault,” the rep mentioned.

The wheel appeared to detach from the primary touchdown gear because the plane landed runway 13 at Jorge Newbery Airport, Aviation Supply Information reported.

It wasn’t instantly clear who was at fault for the protection snafu or how outdated the jet in query was. Boeing didn’t instantly return The Publish’s request for remark Thursday.

Boeing has been tormented by a collection of  technical security issues this yr, starting in January when a  door plug blew out of an Alaska Airways Boeing 737 Max flight, terrifying passengers.

The corporate has additionally been dogged by whistleblower testimony and congressional investigations in latest months.