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RAT 5
Curious to know how they found out. Was there a problem on retraction: did ATC tell them as their Dunlop went AWOL across the carpark?
According to the Avherald report, the crew were unaware the NW had departed until advised by ATC, which would imply that it was probably found within the STN boundary, or at least in a location close to the airport that allowed the identity of the flight to be deduced.
AH also reports that the axle failed rather than the wheel attachment.
Usual caveats re information originating from Avherald apply.
