Tyre marks at Munich runway end offer possible clues to Vietnam 787’s late rotation

German authorities have confirmed that the Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced a tail strike during its protracted take-off roll at Munich Airport on August 15th. The incident occurred as the Hanoi-bound twinjet was attempting a late lift-off from runway 26L, which began at 13:57 local time. Investigators discovered tyre marks at the end of the runway, suggesting potential contributing factors to the aircraft’s difficulties. The BFU's assessment indicates the tail strike significantly impacted the aircraft’s ability to achieve rotation for departure. Further analysis of these markings is underway to determine their precise role in the event.