The nose landing gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several workers. The German airline said the cause of the accident is under investigation.
The incident involves one of Boeing's wide-body aircraft models, which can weigh up to 279 tons at takeoff. The 787-9 Dreamliner is a long-range aircraft used primarily for international flights. Lufthansa operates multiple aircraft of this type in its fleet.
The collapse occurred while the aircraft was on the ground at Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs. Workers were injured during the incident, though the airline did not specify the number of injured or the severity of their injuries. The nose gear is a critical component that supports the front portion of the aircraft during ground operations, taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
Boeing has faced increased scrutiny over manufacturing and safety issues in recent years across several aircraft models. The 787 Dreamliner program has previously encountered production quality concerns that resulted in delivery delays and additional inspections. Any incident involving structural failures or landing gear malfunctions raises questions about maintenance procedures, manufacturing quality, and operational safety protocols.
Lufthansa has launched an investigation to determine what caused the landing gear to fail. The inquiry will examine maintenance records, structural integrity, and whether any manufacturing defects contributed to the collapse. Boeing and German aviation authorities are likely to participate in the investigation, which could take weeks or months to complete depending on the complexity of the failure.