Vietnam Airlines 787-9 Identified in Munich Takeoff Incident
The aircraft involved in the August 15 takeoff incident at Munich has been identified as a Boeing 787-9 registered VN-A867, according to Simple Flying.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET
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Aug 26, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ETFirst report
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Struck Ground During Takeoff in Munich, Investigation Underway
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9, registration VN-A867, struck the ground at the end of the runway during takeoff at Munich, Germany, on August 15, 2026, according to Simple Flying. The aircraft became airborne with only about 300 feet of runway remaining and suffered a tail strike during the late rotation. Post-landing inspections found four burst main landing-gear tires. The aircraft remains grounded in Munich for further technical examination.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:57 PM local time. The investigation is being conducted with cooperation between Vietnamese and German authorities, according to Simple Flying. The cause has not been determined; a preliminary report has been issued.
Registry records list the registered owner as Vietnam Airlines; the owner of record is not necessarily the operator of the flight. Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier of Vietnam, based in Hanoi, according to company and reference sources. The investigation has made no finding connecting the airline's management to this incident.
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From aircraft and geographic registries, not from the news sources. Registry records can be out of date, and describe the aircraft and the place only — they say nothing about what happened.
- Registration
- VN-A867
- Type
- Boeing 787 9 — twin-engine jet landplane
- Registered owner
- Vietnam AirlinesThe owner of record is not necessarily the operator, the pilot, or otherwise connected to the flight.
- Terrain elevation
- 1,719 ft
- Nearest aerodrome
- 7.1 miles S of Schleissheim Airfield (EDNX)
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