Disaster at the Gate: Lufthansa 787’s Nose Gear Collapses, Injuring Crew at Frankfurt Airport

Video filmed by X user urbarium by Jules shows the dramatic aftermath of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 with its front landing gear collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport.

The post caption is simply “Sheesh…”

In the footage, the widebody aircraft is seen with its nose section resting on the ground after the unexpected retraction of the nose landing gear.

Emergency vehicles and personnel are visible around the aircraft, highlighting the severity of the incident at one of Europe’s major aviation hubs.

The video documents a serious ground incident on June 4, 2026, involving Lufthansa flight LH450 from Frankfurt to Los Angeles.

The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 registered D-ABPQ, was being prepared for departure when the nose gear collapsed around midday local time.

Several Lufthansa employees, including cabin crew and ground staff, suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital for checks. No passengers were on board at the time.

The flight was canceled, and the aircraft sustained significant damage, likely requiring extended repairs.

German aviation authorities and Boeing are investigating the cause, with early reports pointing to a possible hydraulic malfunction.

The incident has drawn comparisons to a similar Boeing 787 nose-gear event involving British Airways several years earlier.