The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been notified and commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a B737-400 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-MBD operated by Max Air, which occurred around 1405 (Local Time) on May 6, 2023.
A statement signed by Tunji Oketunbi
General Manager, Public Affairs, said the aircraft, with 144 passengers and Six crew members onboard was en-route Abuja from Yola when it had a burst tyre on landing on the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria.
Oketunbi stated that first responders arrived at the accident site and evacuated the passengers as there was no injury or fatality.
He noted that the NSIB solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to help assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation, adding that the Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms and also on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.
