Created Monday, Jun 29th 2026 17:00Z, last updated Monday, Jun 29th 2026 17:00Z
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, registration D-ABYP performing flight
LH-402 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Newark,NJ (USA), was climbing out of Frankfurt's runway 25C when the crew stopped the climb at FL240 and decided to return to Frankfurt due to a burning odour on board. The aircraft landed safely but overweight on runway 25C about 35 minutes after departure. Emergency services sprayed the brakes.
A passenger reported a strong smell of burnt rubber developed on board about 20 minutes after departure, the smell subsided on the way back.
The rotation was cancelled.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Frankfurt about 51.5 hours after landing back.
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