Tailwind Trouble: Vietnam Airlines' Near Miss Raises Questions About Safety Protocols A recent incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 that narrowly avoided catastrophe during takeoff in Munich has left aviation enthusiasts and safety experts puzzled.
The plane returned safely to the airport after circling for over two hours to burn fuel, but the fact remains that warnings of a tail strike and low tire pressure triggered a chain reaction that put 271 passengers and 16 crew members at risk.
Vietnam Airlines initially attributed the flight's return to a "technical issue," but later confirmed that warnings of a tail strike and low tire pressure were triggered after takeoff.