An F-15E Strike was flying from Diego Garcia to Kadena when it was discovered that a wheel was missing.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducted an emergency landing on Aug. 4, 2025, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, after it was discovered that a wheel was missing. In a press release , Kadena’s 18th Wing said the aircraft landed safely without injuries to the crew. Contents An F-15E Strike was flying from Diego Garcia to Kadena when it was discovered that a wheel was missing. Diego Garcia

The Wing notably stated that “the wheel was found to be missing in flight and was recovered on the flightline at U.S. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.” Photos posted by Stars and Stripes show that the missing wheel detached from the right main landing gear.

The Strike Eagle landed at

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