As with the previous incident a couple of months ago (at SFO), although the incident is reported as a lost "tire", it appears to be a main gear wheel. Witnessed and reported by several aircraft waiting on adjacent taxiways.
WHEEL FALLS OFF ON TAKEOFF at Los Angeles | United B757 Continues to Denver (youtube.com)
(15) Wheel flies off United plane at LAX - YouTube
Wheel flies off United Airlines jet during takeoff in L.A. | KTLA
WHEEL FALLS OFF ON TAKEOFF at Los Angeles | United B757 Continues to Denver (youtube.com)
(15) Wheel flies off United plane at LAX - YouTube
Wheel flies off United Airlines jet during takeoff in L.A. | KTLA
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