Air Cargo

Cargolux 747-8F Experiences Landing Gear Collapse at Luxembourg Hub

Cargolux confirmed that one of its Boeing 747-8F freighters experienced a left-hand wing landing gear collapse while parked at Luxembourg Airport on October 23. Aircraft LX-VCF was positioned at its parking space when the incident occurred. No injuries were reported among crew, employees, or other personnel. The carrier is conducting recovery operations with airport authorities and launched a formal investigation into the circumstances. As a precautionary step, Cargolux has mandated additional inspections across its entire 747-8F fleet worldwide before subsequent operations. The carrier emphasized that safety remains its paramount concern and pledged continued coordination with stakeholders during ongoing assessments. The affected aircraft was delivered to Cargolux in 2012 and is over 14 years old.