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A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 travelling to Hanoi was forced to return to Munich after two sudden speed drops shortly after takeoff, with only 91 metres of runway remaining. Despite four burst tyres and tail-strike damage, the aircraft dumped fuel and remained airborne for nearly two hours before making a safe landing.
According to a preliminary report by Vietnam’s aviation authority, A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 took off from Munich Airport with just 91 metres of runway remaining after its speed dropped twice during the takeoff roll. This flight was bound for departure from Munich at around 1:45 pm local time on 15 August, carrying 271 passengers and 16 crew members. Everyone on board was reported safe, and no casualty took place. Vietnam Airlines initially said the aircraft returned to Munich due to a “technical issue.”
Vietnam Plane Disaster: No Casualties Recorded
The aircraft later turned back after a tense two-hour flight. It dumped fuel and circled at around 9,000 feet before landing safely, but suffered four burst tyres and tail-strike damage. Viral footage of the plane showcases a Boeing 787-9 accelerating unusually close to the end of the runway before its take-off, with a cloud of dust trailing behind. Another video shows smoke near the left main landing gear.
Vietnam Airlines: Four tyres burst, Tail strikes runway
According to Vietnamese state media, A preliminary inspection found that four out of eight main landing-gear tyres of the aircraft burst- three on the left side and one on the right. Inspectors also discovered long scrape marks beneath the rear fuselage, along with damage to several sections of the aircraft’s outer skin, suggesting the tail struck the runway during takeoff. No signs of fire or smoke were found.
A total of 271 passengers and 16 crew members were safe, with no injuries reported. Boeing 787-9, registered as VN-A867, remains grounded at Munich Airport as engineers carry out further technical checks.
This incident also affected airport operations, as after landing it was unable to move away from the north runway under its own power, which led to a temporary closure of the runway and forced flights to use the south runway.
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