A FedEx cargo plane was forced to make a nose gear-up landing in Istanbul, highlighting another issue in a series of malfunctions affecting Boeing aircraft this year.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

Cameras captured a harrowing moment on Wednesday when a FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane experienced a landing gear malfunction while attempting to land in Istanbul. The aircraft, arriving from Paris, failed to deploy its front landing gear, resulting in the plane’s nose scraping against the runway during the landing process.

Pistte 370 metre sürüklendi, ekipler 15 saniyede müdahale etti.

İstanbul Havalimanı'daki kazadan yeni görüntüler… pic.twitter.com/KeTgKojAPd

— TRT HABER (@trthaber) May 8, 2024

A Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear – it did not come out at the right time. The plane nosedived into the runway, but there were no casualties. pic.twitter.com/FfR97StLOD

— Gennady Simanovsky (@GennadySimanovs) May 8, 2024

Fortunately, the crew on board the aircraft were safe and uninjured following the incident. An investigation into the malfunction is reportedly ongoing, with authorities looking into the specifics of the landing gear failure.

This incident adds to a troubling trend of malfunctions involving Boeing aircraft this year. The aerospace manufacturer has faced increased scrutiny as more of its planes have encountered significant operational issues. Recent reports also suggest a disturbing development involving two Boeing whistleblowers who have died under mysterious circumstances, further compounding the concerns over the company’s operational and safety practices.

The ongoing investigation aims to determine the root cause of the landing gear failure and to assess overall safety measures at Boeing amid these incidents.