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Vietnam Airlines 787-9 overruns Munich runway during takeoff, strikes tail

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 reportedly ran about 120 meters beyond the runway at Munich Airport during takeoff on Aug. 15, rotating unusually late and lifting off from the grass. The aircraft struck its tail, suffered landing-gear and tire damage, and returned to the airport.

Discovered 2026-08-15T08:06:08.216320-07:00 | 2026-08-15T08:06:08.216320-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The incident involves a Boeing 787-9 that reportedly overran the runway, struck its tail and sustained landing-gear and tire damage—facts that will be central to the safety investigation.
A 120-meter runway excursion during takeoff raises immediate questions about aircraft performance, rotation timing, runway margins and airport safety controls.
The aircraft returned to Munich after the event, making the incident relevant to airline fleet availability, damage assessment and operational disruption.

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