59 passengers escape death as Nigerian airliner crash lands in Kano state
A Max Air Boeing 737 with 59 passengers crash-landed in Nigeria’s Kano state after losing its nose landing gear tire. The plane skidded to a halt but no casualties were reported, according to airline officials.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:54 | 29 January 2025
- Modified Date: 09:56 | 29 January 2025
A commercial plane in Nigeria with 59 passengers on board from Lagos crash have landed at an airport in the Kano state.
The Max Air Boeing 737 flight lost its nose landing gear tire while landing on Tuesday night, according to several passengers. The airplane tire then burst, and the plane skidded to a halt on the runway.
Kano Max Air Manager Bello Ramadan confirmed the incident but said there was no casualty.
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