The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Max Air plane which lost its four tyres before takeoff.
In a statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Potection, the bureau said the aircraft, which was enroute Abuja from Yola, aborted takeoff on the runway.
“This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and 6 crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja”, the statement reads.
“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.”
According to the NSIB, no injuries were reported due to the incident.
“A go-team, led by NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr., will visit the incident site tomorrow morning to conduct an investigation,” the bureau said.
