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A United Airlines crew reported a plane lost a tire while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

There were 174 passengers and seven crew members aboard the Denver-bound Boeing 757-200 carrying United Flight 1001, according to the airline. The plane landed safely in Denver and the wheel has been recovered in Los Angeles, United said.

Both the FAA and the airline said they are investigating the incident. 

In March, a Boeing 777-200 jet taking off from from San Francisco International Airport lost a wheel, which resulted in a car being crush and other vehicles being damaged.

Check back for updates to this developing story.

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