UMVA has learned that a sudden and dramatic incident unfolded at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed, leaving several staff members injured.
The incident occurred while the plane was parked at a gate, with 13 crew and ground staff on board, but before passengers had boarded. Two workers were injured severely enough to be taken to hospital, although the airline has not provided further details on the number of people injured or the nature of their injuries.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the cause of the failure remains a mystery, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the aircraft. The plane, nicknamed 'Herne', was photographed resting on its nose section, with visible damage to the forward fuselage and nose gear bay.
The collapse happened on Flight LH450, which was subsequently cancelled and rescheduled to take off at 1:50 pm. Fortunately, airport operator Fraport reported that the incident did not disrupt air traffic, and emergency services and technicians were quickly called to the scene to assess the situation.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the incident involved significant damage to the aircraft, including bent landing gear doors and a baggage handling vehicle wedged under the plane. Lufthansa, the airline operating the flight, confirmed that several employees were injured and receiving medical treatment, but has not provided further details.
In the aftermath of the incident, questions are being raised about the safety of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and an investigation is likely to be launched to determine the cause of the nose gear collapse. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous safety protocols and procedures in the aviation industry.
