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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 narrowly avoids crash during takeoff in Munich
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
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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udaipurkiran.comen
Vietnam Airlines Plane Narrowly Escapes Crash During Takeoff in Munich
Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC
lecourrier.vnfr
Vietnam Airlines ramène les premiers passagers à l'aéroport de Liên Khuong
Aug 19, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC
lefigaro.frfr
Freinage tardif, pneus désintégrés, décollage sur l'herbe : un Boeing 787 de Vietnam Airlines a frôlé la catastrophe à Munich
Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
news.tuoitre.vnen
Vietnam Airlines crew's account of what happened to Munich flight
Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC