Vietnam Airlines

German investigation authority confirms tail-strike as Hanoi-bound twinjet laboured to become airborne. German investigation authority BFU has confirmed that the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 involved in a prolonged take-off roll at Munich struck its tail during a late lift-off. The aircraft, operating to Hanoi, was departing from runway 26L at 13:57 on 15 August but… The post Tyre marks at Munich runway end offer possible clues to Vietnam 787’s late rotation first appeared on FlightGlobal.

A possible braking malfunction has emerged as one potential explanation for a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 that struggled… Possible brake problem emerges in Vietnam Airlines runway incident appeared first on AeroTime.

Germany Launches Probe Into Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Incident Germany’s air accident investigation bureau BFU has begun examination of the incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 that incurred substantial damage upon takeoff in Munich. clarissa.siu@a… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:21 Author Jens Flottau Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation