NSIB Public Affairs Director, Olawumi Oladeji Reacts As Aircraft Tyres Burst While Taking Off
Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nigerian Safety Investigative Bureau, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji says a max airline aircraft lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.
Oladeji who is also a two term Oyo assembly lawmaker made this known in a statement issued late on Sunday night.
She explained that the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers and six crew members.
She said “This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja,” she said in a statement late Sunday.
“This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja,” she said in a statement late Sunday.
“During the takeoff roll, a loud bang was heard, identified as the bursting of the 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.”
Mrs. Oladeji said no person was injured owing to the incident.
“Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A go-team, led by NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr., will visit the incident site tomorrow, Monday morning to conduct an investigation,” Oladeji said.
