Plane Loses Wheel on Takeoff; Pilot Still Makes Smoothest Landing Ever
An Air Canada flight (AC8684) departing from Montreal lost one of its wheels on takeoff, to the horror of passengers onboard. However, the skilled pilot returned safely to the airport, making an incredibly smooth landing despite the sub-optimal circumstances.
The flight was originally destined for Saguenay but returned to its point of origin shortly after takeoff.