
Investigators: Lufthansa Boeing 787-9’s Nose Gear Was Missing Downlock Pin Before Collapse
July 9, 2026Simple Flying
Boeing 777 pilots, like their counterparts on the vast majority of aircraft at most airlines, have set-in-stone parameters they should work within prior to carrying out landings. These ensure what is known as a stable approach and give pilots a clear set of rules to stick to when committing to a landing. If they are not met, the decision should be easy: go around and try again.

