Lufthansa Boeing 787 nose gear collapsed, injuring many

Several Lufthansa crew members and ground staff were injured on June 4, 2026, when the nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed. a statement, Lufthansa confirmed that no passengers had boarded at the time, as the nose gear had unexpectedly retracted while the aircraft was at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) around 12:45 local time.

LUFTHANSA AIRBUS A350-941 D-AIXJ (MSN 209)

Flight LH450, which was waiting at the gate, was due to travel from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA/EDDF) to Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX/KLAX) at 13.50

Passengers waiting to board the flight caught the moment the aircraft suddenly dropped to the ground, with someone in a safety jacket standing just a few meters away. Photos shared on social media show the plane immobilized after the incident. Lufthansa confirmed that the injured employees were receiving medical care following the collapse.

“We are currently investigating the exact circumstances together with the relevant authorities. Technicians and support staff are on site,” a spokesperson for Lufthansa said. “We will provide further information as soon as it becomes available.”

The aircraft in question was ferried to Germany from Boeing’s facilities in the US in January 2026 and only entered service in February 2026.

It is expected that the aircraft will spend a significant amount of time out of service while Lufthansa teams investigate the collapse and mend the damage caused.


Aircraft Information:

Airline: Lufthansa  

Code: LH/DLH

Aircraft: Boeing 787-9

Registration: D-ABPQ

Serial Number: 66827

Engines: 2 x RR Trent 1000

First Flew: 16th April 2025

Age: 1 Year