Max Air Aircraft Tires Burst During Takeoff Attempt In Adamawa [Photos]

Tobias Sylvester
By Tobias Sylvester

A Max Air aircraft lost six tires while trying to take off from Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.

Max Air Aircraft Tires Burst During Takeoff Attempt In Adamawa [Photos]

Bimbo Oladeji, the airline’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection, said the plane was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members.

Oladeji said no injury was recorded owing to the accident and an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja,” she said in a statement.

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“During the takeoff roll, a loud bang was heard, identified as the bursting of the rear gear tyres. Initially, two tyres burst. While attempting to taxi off the runway, the remaining two tyres also burst, rendering the aircraft completely disabled.”

“Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

“A go-team, led by NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr., will visit the incident site tomorrow morning to conduct an investigation.”

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Max Air Aircraft Tires Burst During Takeoff Attempt In Adamawa [Photos]

Max Air Aircraft Tires Burst During Takeoff Attempt In Adamawa [Photos]

KanyiDaily had previously reported how Max Air plane crash-landed and the tyre burst into flames at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.

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Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos.Contact Tobias at [email protected] a confidential tip? Submit it here
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