Vietnam Airlines 787-9 brakes twice during Munich take‑off, overruns runway
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- A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787‑9 on flight VN34 to Hanoi activated its brakes twice while accelerating for take‑off at Munich, causing the aircraft to exceed the runway end.
- The 787‑9 was carrying 271 passengers and 16 crew members; the aircraft was damaged but no injuries were reported, and investigators have not yet identified the source of the brake commands.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a rare braking event during take‑off that could affect airline safety reviews and airport runway usage planning.
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