NearTragedy Averted as Max Air Crashlands in Abuja

 

What would have been a monumental Tragedy was averted on Sunday ,May 7, at the Abuja Airport when a Max Air Flight from Yola lost one of its tyres after takeoff  and crash landed at the Abuja  Airport 

The Report : 

"There was panic at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday when a Max Air aircraft crash-landed after the tyre reportedly burst into flames.

Former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mike Ogirima, who gave an account of the incident  said that the tyre burst occurred after takeoff at Yola Airport.

Ogirima said that the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire-fighting Service (ARFFS) operating at the airport were swiftly mobilised to put off the fire, adding that  the aircraft crash-landed in Abuja with emergency officials already on ground to put off the fire before the passengers were disembarked right at the runway.

He also expressed gratitude to God for the safety of all the passengers and crew members, noting that the  the airline would officially inform the appropriate authorities to carry out an investigation into the incident.

Source LN247