Casualties unknown

Vietnam Airlines Flight 1544 Runway Excursion at Noi Bai International Airport

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On July 28, 2018, an aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near VN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft departed the runway during landing due to a combination of heavy rain causing sudden visibility reduction, a crosswind that pushed the aircraft left, and hydroplaning on the wet runway surface. This summary draws on records from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Sourcesthe Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On July 28, 2018, an Airbus A321 (VN-A336) operated by Vietnam Airlines departed the runway during landing at Noi Bai International Airport due to heavy rain, crosswind, and hydroplaning. The aircraft returned to the runway and taxied to a stand without injuries.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On July 28, 2018, Vietnam Airlines Flight 1544, an Airbus A321 with registration VN-A336, was operating a commercial passenger flight from Phu Bai International Airport in Hue to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. The aircraft, manufactured in 2012, was in good technical condition prior to the flight, with no reported defects affecting operational safety. The flight crew consisted of a captain and a first officer, with the first officer serving as the pilot flying and the captain as the pilot monitoring. The aircraft was equipped with L3 Communications FA2100 flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders, which were later recovered and analyzed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Probable cause

The aircraft departed the runway during landing due to a combination of heavy rain causing sudden visibility reduction, a crosswind that pushed the aircraft left, and hydroplaning on the wet runway surface. Contributing factors included the flight crew's delayed go-around decision, the captain's late intervention without announcing "I have control" (resulting in dual control input), and inadequate situation awareness.