At least 53 passengers and crew members aboard a Max Air flight narrowly escaped disaster after the aircraft crash-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Tuesday night.
The Boeing 737-4D7, with registration number 5N-MBD, touched down at 9:15 p.m. but overshot the runway, ultimately losing its front tire in the process.
The aircraft, which had arrived from Lagos via Abuja before the incident, left passengers in a state of panic. Emergency exits were deployed to facilitate evacuation and ease tensions.
A senior Max Air official, who confirmed the incident to The Guardian, assured that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.
A Max Air staff member, who requested anonymity, revealed that a preliminary investigation indicated a tire burst as the cause of the incident. However, he confirmed that statutory regulators, including the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Aircraft and Equipment Department (AED), have been notified for a full investigation.
Expressing concern over the distress experienced by passengers and crew, the official assured that the airline remains committed to prioritizing safety.
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He emphasized that Max Air adheres strictly to standard procedures and regulations, maintaining that the airline would never compromise on safety policies.
This latest incident follows a similar near-mishap in December 2024, when a Max Air flight, VM1623 (registration number 5N-BBM), made an emergency landing at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri due to an engine fire.
The aircraft, carrying around 80 passengers—including Borno State Deputy Governor Usman Kadafur—experienced the emergency shortly after takeoff, leaving passengers in shock and panic.
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