United Flight Diverts to LAX After Blowout During SFO Takeoff Damages Cars But Causes No Injuries
• United Airlines flight 35 lost a tire during takeoff from San Francisco, forcing it to divert to LAX • The tire debris damaged several cars in an employee parking lot but no injuries were reported • The Boeing 777-200 was carrying 249 passengers and crew when the incident occurred • The plane was designed to land safely with missing or damaged tires • The runway was briefly closed to clear debris but quickly reopened, with minimal impact on airport operations