Line Number (LN): 411
MSN: 39287
Variant: Boeing B787-9
Current Registration: VN-A867
Current Operator: Vietnam Airlines
Owner/Lessor: Vietnam Airlines
First Operator: Vietnam Airlines
All Operators: Vietnam Airlines
Current Status: Grounded
Configuration: C28W35Y211
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Operational History
Date Movement Type Reg Operator Detail Status Update
29 Aug 2026AccidentVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesAccording to preliminary findings released by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU), flight recorder data revealed that braking commands were applied while the 240-tonne widebody aircraft was actively accelerating down the runway. Braking During Acceleration The aircraft, operating as a flight to Hanoi with 271 passengers and 16 crew members aboard, commenced its takeoff roll on Munich’s Runway 08R weighing 240.9 tonnes. Calculated takeoff speeds for the departure were set at a decision speed (V1) of 169 knots, rotation speed (Vr) of 175 knots, and safety speed (V2) of 180 knots. Data retrieved from the Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) shows that at 11:56:15 UTC, just seconds after Takeoff/Go-Around (TOGA) power was selected—rudder pedal inputs were accompanied by movement on both left-seat brake pedals. Despite repeated braking commands registered by both the left and right Brake System Control Units (BSCUs), the Dreamliner continued its takeoff roll. Pressure peaked nearly a minute later, with the left BSCU recording up to 27% brake command and the right reaching 17%. The maximum recorded brake-pedal deflection reached 7.2 degrees out of a maximum 12.5 degrees.GroundedUpdate
18 Aug 2026AccidentVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesFurther information (photographs) suggests that the right hand main landing gear brakes activated approx 210 meters from the end of the runway, casuing the wheels to lock up. It also appears at some point after this the left hand brakes also became locked on but not at the same degree as the right hand brakesGroundedUpdate
16 Aug 2026AccidentVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesAircraft has received substantial damage to its landing gear and tail. Aircraft has been recovered from the runway and is to be inspected. Investigation has been opened into the occurrence.GroundedUpdate
15 Aug 2026MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesWhilst performing flight VN-34 from Munich (Germany) to Hanoi (Vietnam), was departing Munich's runway when clouds of dust where seen when the aircraft rotated very late and became airborne, the tail struck the ground. The aircraft climbed out, the crew reported they had a tyre pressure indication and would need to dump fuel and return About 1hr and 30 minutes after departure the aircraft performed a low approach to runway 26R followed by another low approach to runway 26R, the aircraft subsequently landed on runway 26R, the left main gear trailing smoke and became disabled on the runway. Runway is currently closed.GroundedUpdate
26 Dec 2023MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesCracked windshieldActiveUpdate
21 Apr 2016MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
16 Apr 2016MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesPerformed FLY-BY at PGA Golfing EventOn OrderUpdate
01 Apr 2016MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
26 Feb 2016MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesRolled Out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
25 Jan 2016MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
27 Feb 2014MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesAssigned as ZB540On OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesBuilt at EverettOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyVN-A867Vietnam AirlinesBuild Type - Production StandardOn OrderUpdate

Data sourced from the B787 Register database • Independent • Not affiliated with Boeing