NSIB begins probe on Max Air incident

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NSIB begins probe on Max Air incident



The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)  has commenced probe into the circumstances leading to a Max Air Boeing 737 which nose wheel landing gear collapsed , resulting in a tyre  burst on landing at Runway 06/24 of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano on Tuesday.

According to a statement issued by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and signed by its Director of Public  Affairs and Consumer Protection,  Mrs Obiageli Orah, the aircraft marked with registration number : 5N- MBD, has 53 passengers and six crew members on board.

Orah said following the development, an emergency response plan was initiated for managing the incident.

She said no harm, or  injuries was  inflicted on  passengers or the crew members on board.

The aircraft, Orah said, has been towed to Bay 5 for further investigation, which is ongoing by Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to determine the root cause of the incident.

The statement reads : " The runway was opened at 08:00hrs, after cleaning and normal flight operations have  sinced  resumed.


The management of Max Air has officially confirmed that one of its aircraft crash -landed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport late Tuesday night.

“We wish to inform the public that one of our aircraft experienced an incident upon landing in Kano yesterday,” Max Air said in a statement posted on its official X page on Wednesday. 

The airline said its crew members handled the situation professionally to ensure the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew members.

 “There were no injuries, and the aircraft has since been removed from the runway as of 04:28,” the statement said.

“Our Max Air engineering team continues to demonstrate excellence in handling such situations. We will keep you informed on the status of flight schedules,” the statement said.

Bimbo Oladeji, the NSIB director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, said “Our Go-team has been on-site since last night, working through the night to document and collect evidence.”

“We are currently awaiting their feedback, and once we receive the details, we will share the information with you. Thank you for your patience,” she added.



 


 


 


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