User Error: Lufthansa 787 Nose Gear Collapsed After Required Locking Pin Was Not Installed During Test
In June 2026, a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffered a nose gear collapse at the gate. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has now issued a report, revealing the cause behind the incident.
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