The Federal Airports Authority on Wednesday confirmed that a Max Air Boeing 737, with registration number 5N-MBD, suffered a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tire burst while landing at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport(MAKIA) on Tuesday.
A statement issued by Mrs Obiageli Orah,
Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the authority said the incident occurred at 22.50 hours.
“Fortunately, all 53 passengers and 6 crew members on board were unharmed.
“Emergency services responded promptly, and the incident was managed according to the emergency response plan,”Orah said.
According to her,the aircraft has been towed to Bay 5 for further investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to determine the root cause of the incident.
After cleaning the runway, she said,normal flight operations resumed at 08:00hrs.
NSIB Initiates Investigation Into Max Air Incident At Kano Airport
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has initiated an investigation into the incident involving a Boeing 737-400 aircraft with registration no.5N-MBD, operated by Max Air.
NSIB’s Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, said this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday.
She said that the incident occurred at approximately 10:48 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (MAKIA).
Oladeji said that the aircraft, flying from Lagos to Kano with 53 passengers and six crew members onboard, landed on runway 06.
“During the deceleration phase, while still under 60 knots and with the thrust reversers engaged, a loud bang was heard; followed by the aircraft veering sharply to the left.
“The flight crew promptly regained control and safely brought the aircraft to a stop.
“All 53 passengers and crew members safely disembarked, and no injuries were reported,” she said.
Oladeji said that the NSIB had deployed its GoTeam to the site of the incident.
She said that the team’s investigation would focus on identifying the root cause, including any technical, operational, or procedural lapses.
“The NSIB remains committed to upholding the highest aviation safety standards and providing recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
“As the investigation progresses, further updates will be provided,” she said. (NAN)
