A tense incident occurred at Frankfurt Airport when a Lufthansa Boeing 787's nose gear collapsed while parked at the gate. Several ground staff were injured, but fortunately no passengers were on board.
The incident took place on 4 June 2026 at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time at Frankfurt Airport, Germany. The Lufthansa Boeing 787 experienced a nose gear malfunction, causing it to collapse while stationed at the gate preparing for departure to Los Angeles, USA.
CCTV footage showed the plane losing balance as its nose dropped dangerously close to the ground. Ground personnel quickly secured the area and coordinated with emergency teams for inspection.
Lufthansa stated that no passengers were on board during the incident, so none were harmed. However, several airport staff sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals for treatment.
The aircraft, named "Hærne," had just entered service with the airline in January 2026 and is considered a relatively new addition to the fleet.
Currently, engineers and aviation authorities are inspecting the aircraft to determine the cause of the nose gear failure that led to the collapse.
: SourceAP
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