{"id":154392,"date":"2026-08-16T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T00:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=154392"},"modified":"2026-08-16T03:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:53:06","slug":"vietnam-airlines-boeing-787-suffers-runway-overrun-and-tail-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/16\/vietnam-airlines-boeing-787-suffers-runway-overrun-and-tail-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail Strike During Munich Takeoff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MUNICH-<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/vietnam-airlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vietnam Airlines (VN)<\/a> Boeing 787-9 suffered a serious runway overrun while departing <strong>Munich Airport (MUC)<\/strong> for <strong>Hanoi (HAN)<\/strong> on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The aircraft became airborne despite overrunning the runway before returning safely to Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident involved <strong>Vietnam Airlines (VN)<\/strong> flight VN34 from <strong>Munich Airport (MUC)<\/strong> to <strong>Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi (HAN)<\/strong>. Although no injuries have been reported, the aircraft sustained visible damage, including a tail strike and tire-related issues, prompting an emergency return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy.webp\" alt=\"Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail Strike During Munich Takeoff\" class=\"wp-image-125804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5.-After-more-than-12-hours-of-flying-the-Boeing-787-9-Dreamliner-safely-landed-at-Copenhagen-Airport._cropped_processed_by_imagy-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Vietnam Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vietnam-airlines-787-incident-during-munich-departure\">Vietnam Airlines 787 Incident During Munich Departure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 departed Munich at approximately 1:57 p.m. local time aboard a 10-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner<\/a> registered as <strong>VN-A867<\/strong>. The aircraft was operating a scheduled long-haul service from Munich to Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crew began the takeoff roll on Munich Airport&#8217;s Runway 26L, which measures approximately 4,000 meters (13,123 feet). The runway is among the longest used by commercial aircraft and normally provides ample distance for a fully loaded Boeing 787 operating an intercontinental flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video footage from the airport shows the aircraft accelerating normally during its takeoff roll. However, instead of rotating at the expected point, the aircraft continued accelerating almost to the end of the runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner reportedly overruns the runway during take-off from Munich. The aircraft is currently on approach to the airport after holding.<br><br>Video: MunichAviation <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qqbWSV2jrN\">pic.twitter.com\/qqbWSV2jrN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Breaking Aviation News &amp; Videos (@aviationbrk) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/aviationbrk\/status\/2088625817215483997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft subsequently overran the paved surface, striking runway edge lights before becoming airborne. Large clouds of dust were visible behind the aircraft, while the tail appeared to contact the ground, indicating a tail strike during rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the runway excursion, the crew successfully climbed away from the airport and immediately declared an <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Emergency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail Strike During Munich Takeoff\" class=\"wp-image-113631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A866_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_49574713273.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Anna Zvereva | Wikimedia Commons\nhttps:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Vietnam_Airlines,_VN-A866,_Boeing_787-9_Dreamliner_(49574713273).jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emergency-return-after-tire-pressure-warning\">Emergency Return After Tire Pressure Warning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After departure, the Boeing 787 climbed to approximately 10,000 feet before the flight crew reported an indication of abnormal tire pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft remained in the vicinity of <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Munich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Munich<\/a> for roughly 90 minutes. During this period, the crew likely reduced the aircraft&#8217;s landing weight before attempting a return. Aviation authorities have not yet confirmed whether fuel was burned off or jettisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before landing, the aircraft performed two low passes over the runway, allowing observers and airport personnel to visually inspect the landing gear and assess any external damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the third approach, the aircraft landed safely on Runway 26R at approximately 3:57 p.m., nearly two hours after its initial departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following touchdown, the aircraft became disabled on the runway, leading to an extended runway closure while emergency teams inspected the aircraft and removed it from the active runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Images taken after landing showed substantial damage to multiple tires along with evidence of the tail strike sustained during departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tail strike on VN-A867 + possible ELECTRIC BRAKE ACTUATOR ISSUES On Both MAIN GEAR. <br><br>Vietnam Airlines 787-9 out of Munich today&#8230; very late rotation, almost full runway used, confirmed tail strike, then returned with multiple tires shredded.<br><br> Electric Brake Actuator (EBA)\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d2t2mD52T5\">pic.twitter.com\/d2t2mD52T5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fahad Naim (@Fahadnaimb) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Fahadnaimb\/status\/2088636755679605115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/onemileatatime.com\/news\/vietnam-airlines-boeing-787-botched-takeoff-munich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OMAAT<\/a>, the aircraft is expected to remain out of service while engineers conduct a detailed structural inspection and maintenance assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9\" class=\"wp-image-101985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-1600x1067.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/VN-Dreamliner-1.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Vietnam Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investigation-expected-to-focus-on-takeoff-performance\">Investigation Expected to Focus on Takeoff Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have not yet identified the cause of the incident, and an official investigation is expected to examine every stage of the departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video evidence does not immediately suggest any obvious abnormality during the early part of the takeoff roll. The aircraft appeared to accelerate with flaps properly deployed and without visible engine issues. However, the rotation occurred unusually late, leaving almost no remaining runway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flight tracking information available publicly also contains a gap during the takeoff sequence, preventing analysts from reviewing detailed speed and altitude data for the critical moments of departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aviation investigators typically examine several factors following runway overrun events. These include takeoff performance calculations, aircraft weight and balance, environmental conditions, runway conditions, aircraft system performance, and crew actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One possible area of investigation could involve the takeoff performance data entered before departure. Incorrect performance calculations have contributed to similar incidents in the past, although there is currently no evidence confirming that such an error occurred in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investigators will also evaluate whether any technical malfunction or operational issue delayed the aircraft&#8217;s rotation despite the available runway length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until official findings are released, the precise cause of the runway overrun remains unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-93.png\" alt=\"Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Runway Overrun and Tail Strike During Munich Takeoff\" class=\"wp-image-44337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-93.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-93-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-93-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-93-750x500.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Nabil Molinari | Flickr <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aircraft-likely-to-remain-grounded\">Aircraft Likely to Remain Grounded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tail strikes on composite aircraft such as the Boeing 787 require detailed structural inspections. Engineers must examine the fuselage, pressure bulkhead, empennage, landing gear, and other critical components for hidden damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The damaged tires and runway impact will also require thorough maintenance inspections before any repair work begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the extent of structural damage, the aircraft could remain grounded for weeks or longer while repairs are completed and regulatory approvals are obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Vietnam_Airlines_VN-A895_Airbus_A350-941_30334968067.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia &#8211; Vietnam Airlines, VN-A895, Airbus A350-941, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=73574532<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-investigation-continues\">Investigation Continues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 incident at Munich represents a rare runway overrun involving a modern long-haul aircraft operating from one of <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Europe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe&#8217;s<\/a> longest commercial runways. Although the aircraft sustained significant damage during departure and later returned with landing gear issues, the flight crew successfully landed the aircraft without reported injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities are expected to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine why the aircraft failed to rotate at the expected point despite the available runway length. The findings will help establish the sequence of events and identify any operational or technical factors that contributed to the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMPLdrgsw_-jGAw?hl=en-IN&amp;gl=IN&amp;ceid=IN%3Aen\">Google News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-aviation-a-2-z wp-block-embed-aviation-a-2-z\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NmHgU6xsP6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/vietnam-airlines-singapore-hanoi-flight-delayed-by-14-hours\/\">Vietnam Airlines Singapore to Hanoi Flight Delayed by 14 Hours<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Vietnam Airlines Singapore to Hanoi Flight Delayed by 14 Hours&#8221; &#8212; Aviation A2Z\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/vietnam-airlines-singapore-hanoi-flight-delayed-by-14-hours\/embed\/#?secret=tLpFrPLsQq#?secret=NmHgU6xsP6\" data-secret=\"NmHgU6xsP6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 overruns Munich runway, suffers tail strike, and returns safely as investigators probe the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":93884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7215,6761],"tags":[6168,6877,19017,19013,19022,19021,19014],"class_list":{"0":"post-154392","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-airline-news","8":"category-news","9":"tag-munich-airport","10":"tag-vietnam-airlines","11":"tag-vietnam-airlines-boeing-787","12":"tag-vietnam-airlines-munich-flights","13":"tag-vietnam-airlines-munich-to-hanoi","14":"tag-vietnam-airlines-munich-to-ho-chi-minh-city","15":"tag-vietnam-airlines-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/148"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154392"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":154395,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154392\/revisions\/154395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}