Vietnam Airlines launches probe after aircraft collide on taxiway
June 30, 2025
An investigation has been launched after two Vietnam Airlines aircraft collided on the ground at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport.
The incident occurred on 27 June when a Boeing 787 bound for Ho Chi Minh City clipped the tail of a stationary Airbus A321 while taxiing.
The Dreamliner’s right wing sliced through the vertical stabiliser of the A321, causing visible structural damage.
No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew on either aircraft.
Two Vietnam Airlines jets collided on a taxiway at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport Friday 27Jun. No injuries reported. Investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/yxrkcmhzjJ
— Fahad Naim (@Fahadnaimb) June 27, 2025
Vietnam Airlines was contacted for comment by AGN regarding the incident and its response, but had not issued a public statement at the time of publication.
Video of the incident showed the leading edge of the Dreamliner’s outer right wind impacting the tail of the narrowbody.
Vietnam Airlines launches inquiry
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has opened a formal inquiry into the incident.
CAAV has reportedly labelled the incident a ‘Level B’ occurrence, marking it as the second most serious category on the authority’s five-level safety scale.
The four pilots involved have also been temporarily suspended while the investigation is underway.
Both aircraft were grounded.
