- Boeing 787-9 scheduled from Munich to Hanoi overran the runway during takeoff, resulting in a tail strike.
- The plane circled at about 9,000 ft for around two hours, dumping fuel before returning to Munich.
- Pilots landed safely at Munich Airport, but the plane's tyres were shredded on touchdown.
- The aircraft was unable to taxi off the runway and remained stranded, leading to the closure of the north runway.
- Vietnam Airlines cited a 'technical issue' and confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, prompting the closure of one of the two runways at Munich Airport.
- Vietnam Airlines is coordinating with authorities for an inspection of the aircraft.
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to return to Munich International Airport after a tail strike during takeoff on Saturday. The aircraft, bound for Hanoi, overran the runway, leading to a 90-minute fuel dump before safely landing.16
Eyewitness footage captured the plane taking off with a cloud of dust before the incident occurred. The flight crew followed all required procedures, and all passengers and cabin crew members are safe, according to the airline.
The aircraft circled at approximately 9,000 ft for about two hours, with reports indicating that the plane's tires were shredded upon landing. After landing, the aircraft was unable to taxi off the runway, resulting in the closure of the north runway and rerouting of air traffic.4
Vietnam Airlines stated that the flight returned due to a “technical issue” and is currently coordinating with authorities for an inspection of the aircraft.7
Naim, an eyewitness, reported visible damage, including a missing tail strike module and punctured tires, suggesting a possible brake seizure or internal fault, although the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Munich Airport confirmed the runway closure and the rerouting of flights to the south runway following the incident.
“The aircraft circled at about 9,000 feet for around two hours to burn fuel before landing, with footage showing shredded tyres and damage to the tail strike module. Munich Airport closed the north runway and rerouted traffic via the south runway, while Vietnam Airlines said it is coordinating with authorities to inspect the plane.”
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