Drama over Munich — plane landing turned into an emergency
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Munich to Hanoi returned to its departure airport due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft circled for over two hours, damaged its wheels upon landing, and blocked the northern runway, which was closed. Traffic was redirected to the southern runway, causing delays. Passengers and crew are safe.
A Vietnam Airlines flight en route from Munich to Hanoi encountered a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff. The crew returned the aircraft to the departure airport, where it had to circle for more than two hours to burn off fuel. During landing, problems arose: the wheels were damaged and destroyed, leaving the aircraft immobilized on the northern runway. Munich Airport was forced to close that runway, redirecting traffic to the southern one, which caused numerous flight delays. Vietnam Airlines confirmed the return due to a 'technical problem' but did not disclose details. Passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The incident affected airport operations, adding extra strain to the southern runway.