Emerald ATR 72 nose-wheel loss inquiry points to improper maintenance

ATR missing wheel incident-c-AAIB

Source: Air Accidents Investigation Branch

UK investigators believe bearing overheat led to a nose-wheel being shed from an ATR 72-500 on departure from Edinburgh in October 2023, but the reason behind the failure could not be determined.

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