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The incident occurred at 12:45 PM (10:45 GMT), and the jet was scheduled to depart for Los Angeles as flight LH450, Lufthansa said. The flight was later cancelled, reported Flightradar24.
The 787, of which Lufthansa operates the 787-9 variant, is a relatively new addition for Lufthansa.
Frankfurt,UPDATED: Jun 4, 2026 19:55 IST
Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said.
The nose gear is the front landing wheel assembly and provides front weight support, directional steering and shock absorption.
"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, reported Bloomberg News.
"Several staff members were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment," the German aviation giant added.
According to a Reuters photographer, there were multiple emergency vehicles parked around the two-engine widebody aircraft, which partly lay on its belly.
The incident occurred at 12:45 PM (10:45 GMT), and the jet was scheduled to depart for Los Angeles as flight LH450, Lufthansa said. The flight was later cancelled, reported Flightradar24.
"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.
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Aprameya Rao
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Jun 4, 2026 19:55 IST
