Lufthansa 787 COLLAPSES at the Gate! - Pilot Reacts

In this analytical video, host and experienced pilot Steve Scheibner examines a viral video showing a new Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsing at a Frankfurt gate. By applying his professional knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures, Scheibner argues that the nose gear 'retracted' rather than 'collapsed', suggesting a misapplication of the gear retraction procedure during ground testing. He details how these incidents often involve the incorrect installation of landing gear downlock pins, which are intended to prevent the gear from retracting when the plane is on the ground. Scheibner supports his thesis by drawing parallels to two previous, similar incidents involving other airlines in 2019 and 2021, emphasizing the role of established safety modifications that may not have been fully implemented or were bypassed. Throughout the video, he uses on-screen diagrams to illustrate the difference between the apex pin bore and the correct position for the downlock pin, highlighting how easily these can be confused by maintenance crews. The analysis concludes by explaining the importance of these maintenance procedures and how they serve as a 'final check' to ensure aircraft safety before operations.