Brakes activated before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway, report finds

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An interim investigation found that a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 received repeated brake inputs during takeoff before overrunning the runway at Munich Airport. The aircraft struck approach lighting; German investigators are examining the incident.

HANOI, Sept 29 - A Boeing 787-9 operated by flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recorded repeated brake inputs during takeoff before overrunning a runway and striking approach lighting at Munich Airport last month, according to an interim report by German investigators.