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

A Cargolux Boeing 747-8F, registration LX-VCF, suffered a collapse of its left-wing main landing gear while parked at Luxembourg Airport. No injuries were reported. The freighter was grounded, prompting inspections across the carrier’s 747-8F fleet and an investigation into the incident.

Discovered 2026-10-23T12:04:37.120746-07:00 | 2026-10-23T12:04:37.120746-07:00

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The parked aircraft’s landing-gear collapse triggered fleet inspections, creating a potential maintenance and availability issue for Cargolux’s 747-8F operation; the articles do not specify how many aircraft are affected or the inspection timeline.
No injuries were reported, but the cause remains under investigation. Findings could inform whether the event reflects an aircraft-specific fault or a broader maintenance concern.

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