A Max Air aircraft with the registration number 5N-MBD experienced a tyre burst upon landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano on Tuesday night. The flight, which had departed from Lagos, was carrying 53 passengers and six crew members. Fortunately, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated without any injuries. The incident occurred around 10:19 p.m., and the front tire of the aircraft burst into flames upon landing, filling the cabin with smoke.
Following the incident, the runway at MAKIA has been temporarily closed for inspection and clearance. Max Air announced the closure, apologizing for any inconvenience caused and assuring passengers that updates on flight schedules would be provided as soon as possible. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed that the aircraft had been moved from the runway to Taxiway B and directed a thorough inspection before reopening the runway.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has taken charge of the investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Airport fire services responded promptly to extinguish the flames, and the airline praised its engineering team for their swift response.
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