ACCIDENT REPORT: Cause of British Airways 787 gear collapse confirmed

Authorities have concluded a major investigation into the events which resulted in the nose of a British Airways Boeing 787 hitting the ground. The Dreamliner, G-ZBJB (c/n 38610) was parked on Stand 583 at London/Heathrow when the incident took place on June 18, 2021. Due to international travel restrictions and reduced traffic flows during the coronavirus pandemic, the aircraft, a -8 variant of the Boeing widebody, was being prepared for a cargo-only flight to Frankfurt. In its final report, the