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Kano Airport Runway Closed After Max Air Tyre Mishap
- A Max Air plane suffered a tyre burst while landing in Kano.
- All 53 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
- The runway remains closed for inspection and safety checks.
The runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport was temporarily closed after a Max Air aircraft suffered a tyre burst while landing on Tuesday night.
The incident caused flight disruptions, but all 53 passengers and crew onboard were safely evacuated without injuries.
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Max Air confirmed the incident on its official X account on Wednesday morning, stating, “As a result, the Kano runway will remain temporarily closed for inspection and clearance, which may lead to delays in flight operations today, Wednesday, 29/01/2024. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we await further updates on the runway reopening.”
The airline assured the public that the situation was handled professionally, emphasizing that the crew ensured the safe evacuation of all onboard.
The aircraft was successfully removed from the runway by 4:28 a.m. Max Air also commended its engineering team for their swift response and promised to provide updates on flight schedules as soon as possible.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed the incident, identifying the affected flight as VM1605 with registration number 5N-MBD.
According to the NCAA, “The pilot, cabin crew, and all 53 passengers were safely disembarked with no injuries recorded. The aircraft has been removed from the runway to Taxiway B.”
Authorities have begun a thorough runway inspection before reopening, and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has taken charge of the investigation.
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Sources indicated that the incident, which occurred at 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday, may have involved the aircraft’s nose landing gear tyre.
Flight operations at the airport remain disrupted pending the completion of necessary safety checks.
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