A U.S.-registered Israeli Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 on Friday lost the wheel from its left main landing gear during takeoff from Goldson International Airport in Belize. The crew was made aware of the problem immediately after departure, but rather than risk an emergency landing in Belize with a heavy fuel load, they decided a landing in the United States was the better option.
Bizjet Crew Demonstrates a Near-Perfect Emergency Landing
Key Takeaways:
- A U.S.-registered Israeli Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 lost a wheel from its left main landing gear during takeoff from Belize.
- The crew decided to fly to the U.S., diverting to Sarasota Bradenton Airport, to perform an emergency landing, burning off fuel beforehand.
- Despite the missing wheel, the aircraft landed successfully, eventually veering into the grass, but without injuries to the four people on board or a post-impact fire.
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