Tail strike on VN-A867 + possible ELECTRIC BRAKE ACTUATOR ISSUES On Both MAIN GEAR.
Vietnam Airlines 787-9 out of Munich today... very late rotation, almost full runway used, confirmed tail strike, then returned with multiple tires shredded.
Electric Brake Actuator (EBA) seizure or internal fault is high on my list for that kind of acceleration. Fits the PICTURE also arrived with shredded tires.
Just my theory. Waiting for the report.
Vietnam Airlines pilot's observed that the aircraft's speed did not increase for about 2 seconds as they were halfway down the runway, according to a preliminary report by the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority.
According to the pilot's report, during the takeoff run on runway 26L, at approximately halfway down the runway, the flight crew observed that the aircraft's speed did not increase for about 2 seconds. Afterward, the speed increased to the final speed (V1), then decreased again. The flight crew assessed that there was insufficient distance to abort the takeoff.
The pilot continued with the takeoff procedure, pushing the engine throttle to its highest position. As the aircraft approached the end of the runway (approximately 91 meters), the pilot decided to raise the nose of the aircraft and take off.
After takeoff, the aircraft displayed warnings related to a tail scraping on the runway and a tire pressure warning (loss of pressure in 4 out of 8 tires on the two main landing gears). The flight crew notified air traffic control and decided to return to Munich airport for a technical inspection.
Before landing, the flight crew dumped fuel to reduce weight and ensure a safe landing. Simultaneously, the pilots circled the airport at low altitude twice to coordinate with air traffic control and assess the condition of the landing gear.
After being informed by air traffic control that no abnormalities were detected, the pilot decided to land. The aircraft touched down on runway 26R at Munich Airport at 3:57 PM (local time, approximately two hours after takeoff) and stopped on taxiway A4.
After assessing the safety situation with ground staff (no fire or smoke), the flight crew decided to allow passengers to disembark using mobile stairs.
All passengers and crew members were safely escorted to the terminal, and no one was injured. The aircraft was received by ground units and is currently grounded for investigation following the incident.
Preliminary inspection of the aircraft revealed that four tires on the two rear landing gears had burst (three on the left main landing gear and one on the right main landing gear); signs of tail scraping against the runway surface were detected, with multiple scratches along the underside of the rear fuselage; and the aircraft's skin was torn in several places.
Flight VN34 was operated by a Boeing B787-9 aircraft, registration number VN-A867, with a scheduled route from Munich Airport to Noi Bai Airport. The flight took off at 13:57 local time.
At the time of the incident, there were 271 passengers and 16 crew members on board.
Pursuant to Annex 13 concerning the investigation of aircraft accidents, the German aircraft accident investigation authority is responsible for investigating the cause of the incident. The Vietnamese Serious Aircraft Accident Investigation Council is responsible for coordinating and participating in the investigation.