Source : Perth Now news
Several staff members have been injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport, its operator Lufthansa says.
“Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident, which was first reported by Bloomberg News.
“Several staff members were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment,” the company added.
A Reuters photographer saw multiple emergency vehicles parked around the two-engine wide-body aircraft, which partly lay on its belly.
A video shared by tracking website Flightradar 24 shows the nose gear of the aircraft snapping, causing the body of the plane to crash to the ground.
An airport worker warning a safety vest can be seen close to the plane’s nose as the aircraft collapses, jumping back to avoid being hit.
Another worker can be seen standing on top of a cargo lift on the right-hand side of the aircraft.
Both appear to be unharmed.
Following a gear collapse at the gate in Frankfurt, Lufthansa 787-9 D-ABPQ has been significantly damaged. Today’s LH450 has been canceled. We are awaiting more information on any potential injuries. pic.twitter.com/FTBK4m2WyS— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 4, 2026
The incident occurred at 12.45pm and the jet was scheduled to depart for Los Angeles as flight LH450, Lufthansa said.
“We are currently investigating the exact circumstances with the relevant authorities,” the company added.
The 787, of which Lufthansa operates the 787-9 variant, is a relatively new addition for the group, which is planning to gradually phase out less efficient jets and simplify its fleet.
with DPA
