'I don't want to die': 2 tense hours as Boeing flight to Hanoi dumps fuel, returns to Munich airport
Several passengers aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight bound for Hanoi on Saturday recalled a tense return to Munich after the Boeing 787-9 developed a technical problem, circled for more than an hour to dump fuel and made repeated approaches before landing safely.
Da Nang resident Nguyen Ninh had a harrowing experience aboard Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi. As the Boeing 787-9 took off, the aircraft continuously dumped fuel for over an hour, raising fears among passengers. Ninh, traveling alone with his wife and children already in Da Nang, noted an unusually long takeoff roll.
After reaching cruising altitude, the captain informed passengers of a technical issue requiring fuel jettisoning and a return to Munich. Flight attendants distributed water, and the plane circled repeatedly for over an hour. Despite the tense atmosphere, passengers remained largely calm. Once the aircraft touched down after two hours in the air, fire crews prepared to evacuate passengers.
Ninh's family felt a mix of relief and gratitude upon landing safely, though they were not allowed to speak during the emotional moments.
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