FAAN Clarifies Max Air Plane Landing Incident at Kano Airport

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A Max Air Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear tire burst while landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on January 28, 2025. The incident occurred at 22:50 Hrs, and emergency services responded promptly to manage the situation.

According to a press statement released by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), there were 53 passengers and 6 crew members on board the aircraft, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. “Emergency services responded promptly, and the incident was managed according to the emergency response plan,” stated Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN.

The aircraft, with registration number 5N-MBD, was towed to Bay 5 for further investigation, which is currently ongoing by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to determine the root cause of the incident. The runway was opened at 08:00hrs, after cleaning, and normal flight operations have resumed.

The prompt response of emergency services and the effective management of the incident have been commended. The investigation by the NSIB is expected to provide more insight into the cause of the incident and recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The safety of passengers and crew is of utmost importance, and the aviation industry will be closely following the outcome of the investigation.

For now, normal flight operations have resumed at MAKIA, and passengers can expect minimal disruptions to their travel plans.

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