Overview
- The A320neo operating LH2473 squawked 7700 around 14,000 feet shortly after departing runway 09R, halted its climb and turned back.
- The jet landed safely on runway 09L at 12:07 p.m. local time roughly 31 minutes after takeoff, then taxied to a remote stand to be met by emergency crews.
- Lufthansa said passengers were assisted by ground staff and rebooked onto later services while the aircraft remained grounded for checks.
- Flight tracking data identified the aircraft as registration D-AIND, with a loop over London recorded during the return.
- Aviation outlets and passenger accounts reported a left‑engine fire warning and shutdown during climb, a detail not confirmed by the airline.