Overview
- A Lufthansa Boeing 747‑8, registration D‑ABYK, arriving from Frankfurt briefly touched down on runway 24R at LAX and then executed an immediate go‑around on Saturday, October 10.
- Airline Videos Live footage shows a rapid nose‑up pitch that brought the jet’s tail within feet of the tarmac; the aircraft returned and landed safely about 15 minutes later with no reported injuries or tail strike.
- Observers and reporters note the 747 appeared to float and touch down late with roughly 6,000 feet of runway remaining, but the airline and authorities have not confirmed why the pilots aborted the landing.
- Runway 24R is about 8,926 feet long, a length that can leave limited stopping margin for large widebodies and help explain why crews may choose a go‑around after a late touchdown.
- The incident highlights two wider points: pilots routinely use go‑arounds as a safety tool to avoid risky stops, and user‑captured video often drives early coverage before official investigation results are available.