Lufthansa 747-8 Aborts Landing at LAX After Near Tail Strike
A Lufthansa jumbo jet from Frankfurt circled for a second try at Los Angeles on October 10, 2026, then landed safely about 15 minutes later.
On October 10, 2026, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 on the route from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) had a nerve-racking approach to the runway. The flight was LH456. During its first landing try, the tail came very close to the runway, according to Aviation A2Z.
The pilots chose to abort and fly a go-around. The aircraft, with registration D-ABYK, got down without harm after it went around and tried a second time. Aviation A2Z says this came 15 minutes after the first try.
According to Simple Flying, the plane reached the ground almost thirty minutes later than planned. The outlet adds that the aircraft came very close to scraping its rear end on the runway. A planespotting livestream filmed the moment.
The late arrival also affected the plane's trip home. Aviation A2Z reports that the return flight to Frankfurt left late. The jet still reached Germany ahead of schedule, according to the same outlet.
What it means for travelers
A go-around is a normal safety step when pilots decide a landing is not going well. Here, the plane landed safely on the next try. Still, a go-around can make an arrival late and may change the plane's next flight.
What to watch next
If you fly this route, check your flight status with Lufthansa before you leave for the airport. The notes do not say whether any review of the event is planned.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Aviation A2Z – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Pilots Aborts Landing at Los Angeles ↗
- Simple Flying – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Escapes Tail Strike By Inches At LAX As Pilots Abort Landing ↗
Quick questions
What is the news in short?
A Lufthansa jumbo jet from Frankfurt circled for a second try at Los Angeles on October 10, 2026, then landed safely about 15 minutes later.
What does this mean for travelers to Germany?
A go-around is a normal safety step when pilots decide a landing is not going well. Here, the plane landed safely on the next try. Still, a go-around can make an arrival late and may change the plane's next flight.
What should I do now?
If you fly this route, check your flight status with Lufthansa before you leave for the airport. The notes do not say whether any review of the event is planned.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Aviation A2Z and Simple Flying. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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