A Max Air Boeing 737 (flight NGL1649, registration 5N-ADB) carrying 119 passengers and six crew members experienced a critical incident on Sunday, July 21st, while taking off from Yola Airport en route to Abuja.
The aircraft reportedly lost all six tires on its landing gear. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
A statement from the airline reads: “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.
“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.”
