Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Struck Runway After Late Takeoff

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was involved in a dramatic incident at Munich Airport on August 15, after it took off unusually late and its tail struck the runway.

The aircraft, bound for Hanoi, appeared to lift off very close to the runway's end, adopting a steep nose-up attitude and causing a cloud of dust or debris to be seen as its tail scraped the runway.

Despite this, the plane managed to climb away from the airport, but not before suffering damage during take-off. Inspections later focused on the tail section, landing gear, and tyres.