At approximately 10:47 PM on Tuesday, a Boeing 737 aircraft belonging to Max Air, with the registration number 5N-MBD, experienced a tyre burst upon landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The aircraft, which had 53 passengers on board, reportedly suffered a tyre fire immediately after touching down, which caused it to skid off the runway.
Sources at the airport indicate that emergency response teams swiftly managed the situation, and no casualties were reported among the passengers or crew.
The incident, which occurred in the late evening, has raised concerns about the safety measures in place. The precise cause of the tyre burst remains unclear.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by Max Air or airport authorities regarding the incident.
