A Max Air Boeing 737 aircraft narrowly escaped disaster on Sunday night after its nose wheel landing gear collapsed and a rear tire burst during landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).
The incident, which occurred at 22:50hrs, had 53 passengers and 6 crew members on board. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
According to a statement by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, emergency services responded promptly, and the incident was managed according to the emergency response plan.
"The aircraft has been towed to Bay 5 for further investigation, which is ongoing by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to determine the root cause of the incident," the statement read.
The runway was reopened at 08:00hrs on Monday after cleaning, and normal flight operations have resumed.
The NCAA has assured the public that the incident is being investigated and that the safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority.
In a similar vein, the Management of Max Air has also assured the public that it is cooperating fully with the investigators to determine the cause of the incident.
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