Vietnam Ministry Orders Probe into Flight VN34 Emergency Landing in Munich

Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has ordered aviation authorities and Vietnam Airlines to collaborate with German officials and the aircraft manufacturer in investigating a recent flight incident. The directive aims to prevent similar occurrences.

Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan issued a directive to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines concerning flight VN34. The flight had to make an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on August 15 after experiencing issues shortly after takeoff.

The ministry stressed the importance of absolute aviation safety and requested the Civil Aviation Authority to establish direct communication channels with German investigators. The authority must also enhance safety oversight for all Vietnamese airlines' crew training, aircraft operation, and maintenance.

Vietnam Airlines is required to cooperate closely with German investigators and the aircraft manufacturer to determine the cause of the incident. The airline must also review its entire training, operation, and maintenance procedures and fulfill its obligations to affected passengers.

The flight, en route from Munich to Hanoi, experienced a tail strike on the runway and a tire pressure warning after takeoff. The flight crew informed air traffic control and decided to return to Munich for a technical inspection. All 271 passengers and 16 crew members were safely disembarked using stairs and moved to the terminal. The aircraft was moved to a parking bay for inspection and investigation. Passengers have since been rebooked on alternative flights.