A max airline aircraft lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.
Bimbo Oladeji, the airline’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection, said in a statement late Sunday that the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members when the incident occured.
“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.
“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.” she said.
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The Director, however, noted that no person was injured owing to the incident.
“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,” Oladeji said.