A Max Air aircraft has crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday. The aircraft crash-landed after the tyre reportedly burst into flames.
An official of the Airline said there were no casualties as all 144 Passengers and 6 Crew members on Board were safely evacuated.
When Thisday newspaper visited the scene of the incident in Abuja, it was discovered that, the aircraft arrived from Yola, Adamawa State, and was towed after the incident occurred.
The Aerodrome Rescue and Fire-fighting Service (ARFFS) operatives at the airport were swiftly mobilised to put off the fire.
Ex-President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mike Ogirima, who gave an account of the incident said the tyre burst occurred after take-off at Yola Airport.
Airport emergency officials were already on ground to put off the fire before the passengers were disembarked right at the runway.
A passenger on board the air craft who doesn’t want her name in print said it was miraculous for the plane to land, with her and other passengers on board to come out safely.
