This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMJM, at Edinburgh Airport, on 31 October 2023.
While taking off from Edinburgh Airport, the right nose landing gear wheel detached from the aircraft. The flight continued to its destination without any abnormal indications or adverse aircraft performance, and the missing wheel was only noticed as the aircraft taxied onto stand after landing.
The investigation into this event is nearing completion and a final report will be issued in due course.