Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt
South China Morning Post
Last updated: June 5, 2026
On Thursday, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Lufthansa experienced a nose gear collapse while parked at Frankfurt Airport. Several employees sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred before passengers were scheduled to board. The flight to Los Angeles was subsequently cancelled, and investigations are underway.
- Key Facts: The incident involved a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Frankfurt Airport.
- The nose gear of the aircraft collapsed while it was parked at a gate.
- The collapse happened before passenger boarding for a flight to Los Angeles.
- Several employees on board, consisting of crew and ground staff, were injured and are receiving medical attention.
- The aircraft, one of Lufthansa's newest widebody planes, is just over a year old and was delivered in January.
- It had completed 137 flights since entering service in February.
- Boeing has acknowledged the incident and stated it is supporting its customer.
- Video footage suggests the front wheels slid forward, causing the plane's nose to fall, with ground crew visible near the area.
- The doors of the nose gear bay broke off during the impact.
- Lufthansa and relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse.
