Chaos As Nigerian Airplane Crash Lands at Aminu Kano Int’l Airport, Kano State

Many within the Nigerian aviation industry have taken to social media to express gratitude after a major air mishap was averted in the late hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2025. An aircraft registered with Nigerian airline, Max Air was involved in an accident at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

According to an eyewitness account on Tuesday night around 10:57 p.m. the Max Air’s airbus lost its nose landing gear upon touchdown, causing it to burst into flames before the plane skidded to a stop.

Confirming the incident, the airline’s management, in a statement, said while the aircraft had been removed from the runway as of 04:28 am, the Kano runway would remain temporarily closed for inspection and clearance, which might lead to some delays in flight operations.

The statement reads:

“We wish to inform the public that one of our aircraft experienced an incident upon landing in Kano yesterday. Our crew handled the situation professionally, ensuring the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew members. There were no injuries, and the aircraft has since been removed from the runway as of 04:28.”

According to the statement, the Kano airport will remain closed for further inspection as they try to investigate the cause of the mishap before activities on the runway returns. Read an excerpt of the statement below:

“As a result, the Kano runway will remain temporarily closed for inspection and clearance, which may lead to some delays in flight operations today, Wednesday, 29/01/2025. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience as we await further updates on the runway reopening.”

According to Dailytrust, emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and all passengers were safely evacuated. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Airplane crashes in Nigeria

Airplane crashes in Nigeria have been a recurring concern, with several incidents over the years resulting in significant loss of lives and damage.

One of the most notable crashes occurred in 2012 when a Dana Air flight crashed in Lagos, killing all 153 people on board and 10 on the ground. In 2021, a Nigerian military plane crashed on approach to Abuja airport, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members.

These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the aviation industry in Nigeria, including issues related to aircraft maintenance, pilot training, and infrastructure. Beyond Nigeria, airplane crashes in Africa have been a significant concern, with several high-profile incidents over the years.

In 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, resulting in the deaths of all 157 passengers and crew.

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