A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a nose landing gear collapse while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) today, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and the cancellation of its scheduled flight to Los Angeles.
The aircraft, registered D-ABPQ and named "Herne," is a nearly new jet delivered to Lufthansa around early 2026. It had arrived earlier as flight LH469 and was being prepared for departure on LH450 to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when the incident occurred.
Photos and videos from the scene show the aircraft resting nose-down on the apron, with visible damage including a ripped panel near the forward fuselage. Emergency services responded to the scene, and teams were seen preparing for defueling operations.
No passengers were on board at the time of the collapse. Reports indicate no serious injuries, though some unconfirmed accounts mention possible minor injuries to crew or ground staff. Lufthansa has not yet released an official statement on casualties or the exact cause.
The incident led to the immediate cancellation of LH450. Frankfurt Airport reported no broader operational disruptions.
