Max Air plane crash-lands at Kano Airport
A Nigerian airliner, a Max Air aircraft with registration number ”5N-MBD, B733” crashed-landed on Tuesday night, January 28th, 2025, at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport after its front tire burst into flames upon landing caused by its nose gear collapse.
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The aircraft, which departed from Lagos, had 53 passengers and six crew members on board when the incident occurred at about 10:19 p.m. No @njuries or fatalities were recorded.
Aliyu Inuwa Mansir, a passenger onboard the flight recounted the frightening experience. “Immediately the tire of the aircraft burst into flames, smoke filled the cabin, and we had to exit through the emergency door,”
Mansir said. “As we were stepping out, airport fire services were already spraying water to contain the fire.”
The Kano Station Manager of Max Air, Malam Bello Ramalan who confirmed the incident said all passengers and crew were safely evacuated without !njuries.
“I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank God for the safety of everyone on board. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority,” Ramalan stated
Max Air also released a statement to the public apologizing for the Incident. They said the aircraft in question has been removed from the runway and the runaway has been closed temporarily until inspection has been properly done. So, flights will be delayed till further notice.
Max Air urged the public to ignore any rumors of de@ths or !njuries of the passengers, as there were none, and finally thanked its customers for their patience during this period. ”We will keep you informed of your flight schedules” they said.
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