A Lufthansa Boeing Dreamliner bound for Los Angeles experienced a sudden nose dive onto the runway at Frankfurt Airport. Numerous Lufthansa staff members sustained injuries during the incident at Germany’s primary airport. Lufthansa confirmed to the dpa news agency that an unexpected occurrence involving a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner took place around 12:45 pm CEST (11:45 am BST) today.
An airline spokesperson informed the news agency that the aircraft’s nose landing gear collapsed while it was parked. The mishap occurred with crew and ground personnel on board, with no passengers present. Several employees were hurt and are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident, as reported by the German newspaper Frankfurter Rundschau. Technicians and support staff have been deployed to the site for assistance.
The aircraft involved in the incident was flight number LH450, scheduled to depart for Los Angeles. A visual of the plane’s nose on the runway has been captured.
Lufthansa stated that the incident transpired at Frankfurt Airport, the largest airport in Germany, at approximately 12:45 pm CEST (11:45 am BST).