Cargolux inspects 747-8F fleet after parked aircraft’s landing gear collapses

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Published: October 24, 2026

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First reported by: FlightGlobal

CargoluxBoeingBoeing 747-8FLuxembourg AirportAdministration des enquêtes techniquesLuxembourg TimesFlightGlobal

In brief

Cargolux says the left wing main landing gear on parked 747-8F LX-VCF collapsed at Luxembourg on October 23, prompting precautionary inspections across its 14-aircraft 747-8F fleet.

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The aircraft arrived from Chicago and pilots had raised gear concerns and declared an emergency before the collapse.
Luxembourg TimesFlightGlobalAirways

A Cargolux Boeing 747-8F suffered a landing-gear collapse while parked at Luxembourg Airport on October 23, 2026. The carrier identified the aircraft as LX-VCF and said the left-hand wing main landing gear collapsed while the freighter was at a parking bay. Cargolux reported no injuries to crew, employees or other individuals. It has introduced additional inspections across its 747-8F fleet before each aircraft’s next flight while the occurrence is investigated.

The event is confirmed by Cargolux’s statement as relayed in FlightGlobal and corroborated by multiple reports. The available…

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