Cargo Freighter Damaged During Maintenance Incident

A FedEx Airbus A300-600F experienced a nose landing gear collapse while undergoing maintenance at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, prompting a response from airport fire and rescue crews. The incident, which occurred on February 4, 2026, did not result in any injuries and did not disrupt commercial operations at the airport. The aircraft, registered N682FE, was stationary at the time of the collapse, which damaged the nose gear and lower forward fuselage skin. FedEx confirmed the incident and thanked first responders for their quick response. The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to examine the aircraft to determine the cause of the failure, according to AeroTime.