A Max Airline aircraft on Sunday evening lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa State.
According to the airline’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection, Bimbo Oladeji, the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members.
A statement released by Oladeji read, "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.”
"But 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 to conduct an investigation."
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