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German Investigators Link Vietnam Airlines Munich Runway Overrun to Captain's Brake Inputs
aviation-safety12 days ago

German Investigators Link Vietnam Airlines Munich Runway Overrun to Captain's Brake Inputs

German investigators found that repeated brake pedal inputs from the captain's seat caused a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 to overrun the runway in Munich on August 15, 2026. The aircraft struggled to accelerate on a 13,000-foot runway, lifted off from the grass at a speed 12 knots below the required rotation speed, and suffered tail and tire damage. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the braking inputs remains under investigation.

Witness recalls pilot’s panic as Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway
news1 month ago

Witness recalls pilot’s panic as Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway

New details in the Miami crash show the Amazon cargo plane may have considered aborting its landing as it overshot the runway; onboard data indicated throttles at full power and no speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed. A witness described the pilot as nervous and shaken, saying the flyer told someone his career was over after the crash, and noting a bruise on the pilot’s hand/forehead. Five people were killed and five injured, including seven people in a cleaning company van struck by the plane. The pilots have been identified as Joseph Carroll and Jaime Felipe Silva Molina, and investigators plan to release cockpit voice recordings on Wednesday.

NTSB Probes Amazon Cargo Jet Crash in Miami That Killed Five
transportation1 month ago

NTSB Probes Amazon Cargo Jet Crash in Miami That Killed Five

Federal investigators are probing why an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people; early lines of inquiry include whether the plane touched down too late to stop, with scrutiny of touchdown distance, speed, braking, weather and the aircraft’s maintenance history. The NTSB, led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, has dispatched a team to examine ownership, the jet’s conversion from passenger service, and other factors. The crash disrupted flights, and Amazon said it will cooperate with the investigation.

Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami runway, collides with roadside vehicles
us-news1 month ago

Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami runway, collides with roadside vehicles

An Amazon-branded Boeing 767 cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport from San Juan, Puerto Rico, crashed onto a road and struck multiple vehicles, sparked a fire, and prompted a large emergency response; all runways/taxiways were shut, the FAA is investigating, the NTSB is gathering information, and officials say there are multiple patients to be treated.

Munich-bound Vietnam Airlines 787 Overruns Runway, Tail Strike and Tires Shredded
world1 month ago

Munich-bound Vietnam Airlines 787 Overruns Runway, Tail Strike and Tires Shredded

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.