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A nearly new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a significant incident at Frankfurt Airport when its front landing gear unexpectedly collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate. The plane, which had been in service for only four months, was preparing for a flight to Los Angeles when the forward fuselage suddenly lowered to the ground.

The incident prompted the immediate evacuation of the area and the cancellation of the flight. Several ground personnel and crew members were on board at the time. While the exact cause is under investigation, the collapse resulted in minor injuries to some employees present at the scene. Images circulating from the airport show the nose of the aircraft resting on the tarmac after the gear failure.

Lufthansa has initiated an internal investigation in cooperation with aviation authorities to determine the precise cause of the malfunction. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, stated it is closely monitoring the situation and providing technical support to the German airline. The rarity of such an event on a recently delivered aircraft has raised questions about potential technical or maintenance issues.

According to flight tracking data, the Boeing 787-9 involved had completed a limited number of flights since entering service. Experts suggest that investigations will likely focus on maintenance records, mechanical systems, and any prior technical anomalies. This incident occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program, which has previously faced criticism regarding manufacturing and quality control issues that led to temporary delivery suspensions.

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The collapse of the front landing gear on a parked aircraft is a rare event.