Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Damaged in Munich Takeoff Incident
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered damage during takeoff from Munich Airport on August 15, 2026. The aircraft, operating flight VN34 to Hanoi, experienced an incident during departure with reported tyre and landing gear damage.
The plane returned safely to the airport after a lengthy takeoff roll, but was grounded for repairs due to the extent of the damage. Authorities and Vietnam Airlines have opened investigations into the incident, with preliminary data suggesting possible runway overrun and tailstrike.
According to reports, the 787-9 rotated unusually late on runway 26L before returning to Munich. The aircraft remained airborne for over two hours, making a low pass over the airport before landing safely. Passengers were disembarked and bused back to the terminal after smoke was seen from the left main landing gear.