Several Injured in Boeing 787 Nose-Gear Collapse in Frankfurt

FRANKFURT—Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said. “Passengers had not yet boarded,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement, adding that crew members and ground staff were on board the aircraft at the […]

Several Injured in Boeing 787 Nose-Gear Collapse in Frankfurt

TL;DR

  • A Boeing 787 jetliner experienced a nose gear collapse at Frankfurt airport.
  • The incident occurred at a gate while passengers had not yet boarded.
  • Several crew members and ground staff on board were injured.
  • Lufthansa, the operator, confirmed the incident and stated injured staff are receiving medical treatment.
  • Boeing is aware of the incident and is supporting its customer.