Aircraft took off after landing in Munich Expert: "Near disaster"

A Boeing 787 operated by Vietnam Airlines narrowly avoided disaster during its takeoff from Munich Airport on Saturday afternoon. According to aviation expert Heinrich Großbongardt, the incident could have resulted in hundreds of fatalities had the pilots not managed to lift the aircraft before it struck the ground. The plane reportedly lifted off only after passing the end of the southern runway, raising serious concerns about safety protocols and potential risks both inside and outside the airport premises. The Boeing 787 was involved in a dangerous situation due to a faulty start procedure. According to reports from the Aviation Herald platform, the brakes on the right side of the jet were blocked prior to takeoff. This is supported by photographs published by Bild showing brake marks on the runway. The low speed at which the aircraft took off caused the tail section to touch down, resulting in significant damage. During the subsequent return landing on the northern runway, the main landing gear tires were shredded. Passengers were reportedly unharmed and transported safely to the airport terminal via buses. Despite these assurances, questions remain regarding why the crew did not abort the takeoff earlier. The Munich runway, with its 4000-meter length, should have provided ample safety margins according to Großbongardt. The exact sequence of events leading to the incident will need to be investigated by the German Federal Bureau for Air Accident Investigation. Experts believe this process will involve analyzing data from flight recorders and voice recorders, a task that could take several months. Among the key issues to be addressed is whether the crew made timely decisions to abort the takeoff. Großbongardt, who previously served as Germany's spokesperson for Boeing until 2004, stated that the incident does not raise fundamental doubts about the safety of the Boeing 787 model. He emphasized that the aircraft is considered absolutely safe. However, recent incidents involving similar models, such as a Lufthansa Boeing 787 that crashed at Frankfurt Airport due to a maintenance error, highlight ongoing concerns about operational reliability. The incident has sparked discussions within aviation circles about the importance of rigorous pre-flight checks and emergency procedures. While the immediate focus is on understanding the specifics of this particular event, the broader implications for air travel safety continue to be debated among experts and industry professionals alike. The investigation into the cause of the incident is expected to provide more clarity in the coming weeks. Until then, the aviation community remains vigilant, emphasizing the necessity of continuous improvements in safety measures and pilot training to prevent such near-misses in the future.