Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 narrowly avoids crash during takeoff in Munich
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 reportedly experienced a serious takeoff incident at Munich Airport, involving late braking, damaged tires and a departure onto grass. The crew later described what happened, and some passengers were returned to Liên Khuong Airport.
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The incident highlights a significant aviation safety event and may disrupt affected flights and passengers.
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- Vietnam Airlines crew's account of what happened to Munich flight ↗news.tuoitre.vn · Recorded source date: Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
- Freinage tardif, pneus désintégrés, décollage sur l'herbe : un Boeing 787 de Vietnam Airlines a frôlé la catastrophe à Munich ↗lefigaro.fr · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
- Vietnam Airlines ramène les premiers passagers à l'aéroport de Liên Khuong ↗lecourrier.vn · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC
- Vietnam Airlines Plane Narrowly Escapes Crash During Takeoff in Munich ↗udaipurkiran.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
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