Last reviewed: 5 June 2026
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a nose landing gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on 4 June 2026. The aircraft was preparing to depart for Los Angeles. Several ground staff and crew members were injured.
## What happened at Frankfurt Airport? The Boeing 787-9, registered as part of Lufthansa's wide-body fleet, was at its gate at Frankfurt Airport ahead of a transatlantic service to Los Angeles when the nose landing gear assembly collapsed during pre-flight ground operations. No passengers had boarded at the time of the incident. Lufthansa confirmed that several employees were injured and were receiving medical attention. The airline stated it and the relevant authorities were investigating the cause. Boeing confirmed it was aware of the incident and was supporting Lufthansa in the investigation. The Los Angeles flight was cancelled. Frankfurt Airport temporarily restricted operations in the affected area while emergency services responded.
- Date: 4 June 2026
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, approximately 1 year old
- Airline: Lufthansa
- Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany
- Planned route: Frankfurt to Los Angeles
- Passengers on board at time: None - boarding had not commenced
- Staff injured: Several - receiving medical treatment
- Investigation: Lufthansa and relevant German authorities
## What are passenger rights when a flight is cancelled? Passengers booked on the cancelled Los Angeles service had their rights governed by EU Regulation 261/2004, which continues to apply to flights departing EU airports regardless of the airline's nationality. Under EU 261, passengers on a flight cancelled by the airline are entitled to: - A full refund of the ticket price, or re-routing to the final destination at the earliest opportunity - Care and assistance: meals, refreshments and hotel accommodation if an overnight stay is required - Compensation of up to 600 euros for flights over 3,500km, unless the cancellation was caused by extraordinary circumstances A technical fault of this nature is not typically classified as an extraordinary circumstance, meaning compensation claims may be valid. Passengers should retain all documentation and contact Lufthansa's customer relations team directly. ## Has this happened before with the 787? Nose gear collapses are rare but not without precedent for the 787 family. A British Airways 787-8 suffered a similar incident at London Heathrow in June 2021 while parked on the ground. Boeing has also previously issued delays to 787 deliveries related to inspections of tail section components.
