Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/19/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryWheel Loss
Flight PhaseTakeoff
Technical Issue Details
•An Embraer ERJ-175LR (N131SY) operating United Express flight UA5849 (operated by SkyWest Airlines) from Bentonville (XNA) to Houston (IAH) lost a wheel.
•The outboard wheel of the left main landing gear detached during takeoff from runway 16L.
Outcome / Handling
•The flight continued its journey to Houston, climbing to FL340.
•The aircraft landed safely on runway 08R at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
•The missing wheel was only discovered after the aircraft had successfully landed at its destination.
Current Status
•Bentonville airport (XNA) operations subsequently confirmed finding a tire on the airfield.
•The aircraft was towed to the gate for technical inspection and maintenance.
•The aircraft returned to service approximately 20 hours after landing.
Sourcewww.aeroinside.com
Flight Information
Flight NumberUA5849
Departure Runway16L (XNA)
Landing Runway08R (IAH)