Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Escapes Tail Strike By Inches At LAX As Pilots Abort Landing

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 experienced a near disaster at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 1, 2023, when it narrowly avoided a tail strike. Pilots successfully aborted the landing after the aircraft came within inches of contacting the runway surface. Flight LH569, originating from Frankfurt, Germany, was operating as scheduled prior to the incident. Ground control reported that the quadjet eventually touched down just under half an hour behind schedule. Following the abort, investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding this close call at LAX.