Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787 Returned to Munich After Takeoff Incident

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Munich after a takeoff incident on Saturday, according to flight tracking and preliminary reports. The aircraft rotated unusually late on runway 26L, with the tail striking the ground and damaging runway lighting after overrunning the runway end. The crew climbed briefly, reported an indication related to a tyre issue, and then held while fuel was dumped to reduce landing weight. After two low approaches to another runway, the plane landed back at Munich, where it was inspected and towed clear.