On October 31, 2023, an Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh encountered a serious incident where one of its nose wheels detached during takeoff. The Air Accident Investigation Branch reported that the crew did not notice it until landing in Belfast. Fortunately, the aircraft remained stable despite the missing wheel, and no injuries occurred among passengers or crew. The investigation indicated that overheating of the wheel bearing likely caused the axle to fracture but could not pinpoint the exact cause. Following this event, both Edinburgh and Belfast conducted runway inspections to ensure safety.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concluded that the wheel detachment was due to a fractured axle likely caused by an overheated bearing, but the exact cause remains undetermined.
Investigation revealed that despite the missing nose wheel, the aircraft remained stable during flight. However, the incident raised serious safety concerns regarding pre-flight inspections and aircraft maintenance.
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