Munich-bound Vietnam Airlines 787 Overruns Runway, Tail Strike and Tires Shredded
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A Vietnam Airlines 787-9 on VN34 from Munich to Hanoi overran runway 26L during takeoff, struck its tail and shredded tires, then returned to land on 26R with the runway closed. There were no injuries; investigators will determine the cause, with early speculation centering on takeoff performance data or related technical issues.
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