A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffered a nose gear collapse while parked at Frankfurt shortly before boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles, injuring several employees and prompting a technical investigation. The incident occurred shortly after noon on Thursday, with only crew members and ground staff on board.
Lufthansa said the aircraft was at the gate when the nose landing gear unexpectedly retracted. The airline and relevant authorities are examining the circumstances of the event. The aircraft involved is part of Lufthansa’s long-haul Dreamliner fleet, which remains central to the carrier’s network and fleet planning.
The case adds to scrutiny of the 787 program at a time when Lufthansa is also dealing with separate operational constraints on its newly delivered Dreamliners, including certification issues affecting Allegris business-class seating. It comes as the group continues to rely on Boeing 787-9s for fleet renewal and long-term capacity management.