The Nigerian safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has launched an investigation in to the incident involving max air Boeing 737 which departed Lagos for Kano on Tuesday at about 10:58 pm local time.
The aircraft landed on runway o6 during the deceleration phase while still under 60 knots and with the thrust reversers engaged, a loud bang was heard followed by the aircraft veering sharply to the left.
All the 53 passengers and crew members disembarked safely and no injuries recorded.
The Director public affairs and media assistance of the NSIB Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji says investigation is ongoing to find the root cause of the incident.
Meanwhile, the Director consumer protection and public affairs of the Nigerian civil aviation authority, NCAA, Michael Achimugu in a statement says max air has suspended its domestic operations for 3 months beginning from 31st January 2025 to allow for internal appraisal of its operations.
During the period NCAA will conduct a thorough safety and economic audit on max air to guarantee its capability to sustain safe flights operations.
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