A Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and 6 crew members which was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja suffered tyre burst.
According to a statement issued by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), during the aircraft takeoff roll a loud bang was heard, identified as the bursting of its 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.
“Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A go-team, led by NSIB Director General, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., will visit the incident site this morning to conduct an investigation.”