FRANKFURT, Germany, June 4, 2026 — A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a dramatic landing gear collapse while parked at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, injuring several ground personnel and prompting an investigation into the incident.
According to Lufthansa, the aircraft’s nose landing gear unexpectedly failed at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time while preparations were underway for Flight LH450 to Los Angeles. No passengers were on board at the time of the accident, although crew members and ground staff were present inside and around the aircraft.
In a statement emailed to media outlets, a Lufthansa spokesperson confirmed that several employees were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment. The airline did not immediately disclose the severity of the injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing multiple emergency response vehicles surrounding the twin-engine long-haul aircraft shortly after the collapse. Photographs from the scene showed the Boeing 787 resting partially on its underside after the nose gear gave way.
Lufthansa said it is working closely with the relevant authorities to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the incident.
The Boeing 787-9 involved is one of the newer additions to Lufthansa’s fleet. The German carrier has been expanding its use of the fuel-efficient Dreamliner as part of a broader strategy to modernize its fleet and retire older, less economical aircraft.
Airport operations were affected in the immediate vicinity of the incident, though authorities have not reported any wider disruption to flight schedules.
An official investigation is underway.
Source: Bloomberg
