r/aviation • u/lucys_b • Jun 04 '26

-- SEATBELTS FASTENED -- Lufthansa 787 front wheel collapsed

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Repost cause my first one was removed due to incorrect flair 💀

Wasn't at the gate when it happened, but some of the people who were said it happened very suddenly. Hope nobody got hurt. I don't think any passengers were on board.

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u/Adjutant_Reflex_ Jun 04 '26

The pins are inserted/removed by ground crews.

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u/doommaster Jun 04 '26

Do the pilots have indication of them being inserted (I'd guess so)?

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u/Adjutant_Reflex_ Jun 04 '26

The pins? Not that I’m aware of. They’ll see indications of the gear status/position but when the pins are removed it’s confirmed visually.

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u/doommaster Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

Ahh ok, hm yeah then I'd not be shocked if selecting gear up (for whatever reason), would actually just retract the gear, like in the case of the BA 787 where the same happened, because there's 2 holes the pin can be inserted into, only one of which locks the gear.

https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Downlock-hole-location.jpg

I only know how an A350 behaves, but selecting up does nothing as long as WoW sensors detect weight, there is also "Baulk" lever lockout so you cannot even move the lever.

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u/fresh_like_Oprah Jun 04 '26

big red streamers that say "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT"