Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing in Munich After Takeoff Incident

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 aircraft suffered an unusual incident at Munich airport in Germany on August 15, 2026. The plane took off irregularly and scraped its tail on the ground during takeoff, forcing it to make an emergency landing.

The airline reported that all occupants, including passengers and crew, disembarked without any injuries. Flight VN34 was destined for Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi, Vietnam.

According to preliminary analyzes, the takeoff occurred with a late elevation of the front part of the plane, resulting in it leaving the ground only after the end of the runway. The incident caused damage to the signal lights and the main landing gear on the left side released smoke during landing.