SFO employee still without car after it was crushed by tire that fell off United flight
How often has a tire fallen off a United flight recently?
A tire has fallen off a United flight twice in four months. Both incidents occurred during takeoff from California airports - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The latest incident happened at LAX, and no injuries were reported in either case.
What was the outcome when the tire hit Lauren Inthavong's car?
The tire that fell off a United flight during takeoff from SFO completely totaled Lauren Inthavong's car, leaving her without a vehicle. She has not been able to replace her car since the incident and either borrows one or takes BART. Inthavong is hoping for compensation from United to cover the loss of her car.
Where was Lauren Inthavong when her car was damaged?
Lauren Inthavong was at work in the lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) when her car was damaged by a tire that fell off a United flight taking off from the airport in March4.