🔥 Trending Vietnam Airlines Incident at Munich Airport: What We Know

On August 15, 2026, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as VN-A867 and operating as flight VN34 bound for Hanoi, was involved in an incident during takeoff from Munich Airport (MUC) ³⁴.

Details of the Incident

The aircraft experienced a "late rotation," a critical phase during takeoff where the aircraft's nose is lifted to achieve the necessary angle of attack for liftoff ². This late rotation led to a tailstrike, meaning the tail of the aircraft made contact with the runway ². Following the tailstrike, the aircraft also suffered a runway overrun and tire damage ².

Video footage and ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) data confirm that the aircraft completed a full takeoff ³. However, after the incident, the Boeing 787-9 returned to Munich Airport ¹⁴. It held for approximately two hours before landing back at the German hub ⁴.

Impact and Investigation

The incident appears to have resulted in substantial damage to the twin-engine jet ⁴. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause and extent of the damage ⁴. Reuters reported on August 16, 2026, that the aircraft returned to Munich after the takeoff incident ¹. The Aviation Herald also provided details, noting the late rotation, tailstrike, runway overrun, and tire damage ².