A Lufthansa Boeing 787‑9 skidded into the ground at Frankfurt Airport when its nose gear collapsed at 12:45 p.m. on June 4, 2026. Crew and ground staff aboard the jet suffered injuries, but no passengers were on board. Ambulances swarmed the scene as the wide‑body aircraft partly lay on its belly.

Lufthansa confirmed the incident after Bloomberg first flagged the collapse. The 787‑9, a recent addition to the carrier’s fleet, was set to depart as flight LH450 to Los Angeles. Investigators are working with German authorities to determine whether a structural flaw or maintenance error caused the failure.

Emergency crews treated several staff members, who are now receiving medical care. Lufthansa said it is reviewing the circumstances with relevant authorities and will cooperate fully. The incident underscores the importance of rigorous inspection protocols for newer aircraft models in commercial fleets.

The 787‑9’s nose gear collapse occurred while the aircraft was parked at Gate 12, a location used for short‑haul operations. Flight‑crew logs show the plane had been in service for less than a year, aligning with Lufthansa’s strategy to phase out older 777s and 767s. The incident will prompt a review of the 787’s maintenance schedule across the airline’s network.