"Delta Boeing 757 Loses Tire Moments Before Takeoff in Atlanta"

A Delta Boeing 757 airplane lost its front tire while taxiing for takeoff at Atlanta International Airport, causing delays for other flights. The detached tire rolled across the runway and maintenance crews were called to assess the situation. The cause of the detachment remains unclear, and Delta did not comment on the incident. This comes amid recent mechanical mishaps involving Boeing aircraft, including an Alaska Airlines-owned 737 Max 9 losing a door plug during a flight in January.