Lufthansa Boeing 787 Collapses at Frankfurt Airport Before Los Angeles Flight

A Lufthansa Boeing 787 parked at a boarding gate at Frankfurt Airport struck the ground after its nose landing gear collapsed, according to footage circulating on social media. The aircraft had been preparing for departure to Los Angeles when the incident occurred. Lufthansa said the front landing gear folded unexpectedly, causing the aircraft's nose section to drop onto the tarmac. Several ground employees sustained injuries during the incident. No passengers were on board at the time, as boarding had not yet begun, Reuters reported, citing a statement from Lufthansa.