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Lufthansa plane's landing gear collapses at Frankfurt Airport, injuring staff
🇩🇪 Germany /Energy & Infrastructure

Lufthansa plane's landing gear collapses at Frankfurt Airport, injuring staff

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Several Lufthansa employees were injured in an incident at Frankfurt Airport when a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's nose landing gear unexpectedly collapsed.
  • The aircraft, flight LH450 bound for Los Angeles, was parked at a gate and passengers had not yet boarded when the incident occurred.
  • Lufthansa confirmed the "incident" and stated that a crisis team has been established to investigate the exact circumstances with relevant authorities.

An unexpected incident at Frankfurt Airport left several Lufthansa employees injured when the nose landing gear of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed. The aircraft, identified as flight LH450 destined for Los Angeles, was positioned at a gate when the malfunction occurred around 12:45 PM on Thursday.

On a parking position, the aircraft's nose landing gear unexpectedly gave way.

— Lufthansa spokespersonDescribing the moment the landing gear failed.

Lufthansa confirmed the "incident," stating that the nose landing gear "unexpectedly gave way" while the plane was parked. Crucially, no passengers were on board at the time; only crew and ground personnel were present. These individuals sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.

Video footage circulating online depicts the aircraft's front landing gear buckling forward at the gate. Images shared on social media show the Lufthansa plane resting on its belly near a gate. The airline has established a crisis team and is working with authorities to determine the precise cause of the failure.

Crew and ground personnel were on board at the time of the incident. Passengers had not yet boarded.

— Lufthansa spokespersonClarifying that only staff were on the aircraft when the incident occurred.

This event has prompted an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gear collapse. Technicians and support staff are on-site as the airline addresses the situation and ensures the safety of its operations.

Several employees were injured and are currently receiving medical care.

— Lufthansa spokespersonReporting on the condition of the injured staff.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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