By Emmanuel Kwada
A Max Air flight from Lagos made a dramatic emergency landing at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Tuesday, with all 53 passengers on board escaping unharmed. The incident occurred at around 10:57pm when the aircraft, with the registration number 5N-MBD, lost its nose landing gear tyre during landing.
The plane crash-landed, but fortunately, the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated
According to eyewitnesses, the plane crash-landed, but fortunately, the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. A video of the incident showed passengers being rushed out of the aircraft, while fire service crews and airport officials were on hand to provide assistance.
This is not the first time a Max Air plane has been involved in a similar incident. In May 2023, a Max Air aircraft crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after one of its tyres burst into flames. More recently, in December 2024, another Max Air plane made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire just 10 minutes after takeoff from the Maiduguri airport in Borno state.
In May 2023, a Max Air aircraft crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after one of its tyres burst into flames. More recently, in December 2024, another Max Air plane made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire just 10 minutes after takeoff from the Maiduguri airport in Borno state
The latest incident has raised concerns about the safety of Max Air’s fleet and the need for regular maintenance to prevent such incidents. An investigation into the cause of the incident is likely to be launched, and the airline will be expected to provide a detailed explanation for the loss of the tyre during landing.
