A Max Air aircraft carrying 53 passengers suffered a tyre burst while landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport late Tuesday night.
The aircraft, with registration number 5N-MBD, had departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, before encountering the issue upon arrival at 10:57 PM.
Safe Evacuation, No Injuries Reported
Despite the incident, all passengers onboard were safely evacuated without injuries. A source revealed that the aircraft may have lost its nose landing gear tyre upon touchdown, causing the burst.
> “There was a loud noise upon landing, and we could feel the impact. Thankfully, everyone got out safely,” a passenger told reporters.
Airline and Authorities Yet to Respond
As of the time of reporting, no official statement had been issued by Max Air or the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
Several attempts to reach airline representatives and aviation safety officials for comments were unsuccessful.
This incident follows recent concerns about aviation safety in Nigeria, raising questions about aircraft maintenance and emergency response measures.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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