Lufthansa reports precautionary go-around after close encounter on approach to Bogotá. The Lufthansa Group confirmed that an incident occurred during the approach to Bogotá involving flight LH542, operated with a Boeing 787-9 from Frankfurt, and a cargo aircraft at El Dorado International Airport.
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According to the airline, the event took place after a temporary runway closure forced air traffic to be redirected to another runway. This led to the cargo aircraft flying below the required approach altitude, resulting in reduced separation between both aircraft. Following standard safety procedures, the Lufthansa crew initiated a go-around maneuver as a precaution.
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The airline highlighted that this is a routine and safety-driven procedure, and that the situation was managed professionally at all times. Lufthansa also reaffirmed that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority and stated that it will continue to cooperate fully with authorities as the investigation moves forward.
Hace un rato, un B 777 de Qatar y un B 787 de Lufthansa estuvieron cerca de estrellarse aproximando en @BOG_ELDORADO. Al de Lufthansa le tocó abortar aterrizaje. Grave @MinTransporteCo pic.twitter.com/ZPl5L1QvTi
— Andrés Felipe Vergar (@AndresVergaraB) April 20, 2026
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