A Max Air Boeing 737-400 (registered 5N-MBD) suffered multiple tyre bursts upon landing at Abuja Airport, Nigeria, operating a domestic flight from Yola. The 144 passengers and 6 crew members safely left the aircraft. The airport authorities were forced to close the airport for a period to remove the 737 from the runway.
Very little is known about the airline, but planespotters.net reports that Max Air has actually 4 Boeing 737s, 1 Boeing 747 and 2 Embraer ERJ-145s in service.
Few hours ago, a MaxAir Aircraft suffered multiple tire burst on Landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), Abuja, Nigeria.
No injuries, as all 144 Passengers and 6 Crew on Board have been safely evacuated.
Run way closed for now while the aircraft is being towed. pic.twitter.com/vz74pF2p56
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) May 7, 2023
Max Air 737-400 becomes disabled on the runway at Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Nigeria after bursting a number of tires on landing. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/ENuWy8X7vh
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) May 7, 2023
Max Air is a domestic and international airline based in Nigeria, the country’s longest-serving international airline. Established in 2008 by business mogul Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, the company’s head office is located in Kano State with its base at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. (Wikipedia Max Air)
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