Max B734 at Kano on Jan 28th 2025, nose gear collapse on landing
Last Update: January 29, 2025 / 18:28:50 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 28, 2025
Classification
Accident
Airline
Max Air
Flight number
VM-1605
Departure
Lagos, Nigeria
Destination
Kano, Nigeria
Aircraft Registration
5N-MBD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-400
ICAO Type Designator
B734
Nigeria's NCAA reported the aircraft slowed down through 60 knots over ground when a loud bang was heard and the aircraft veered sharply to the left, the crew was able to quickly regain control. All occupants disembarked safely. Nigeria's SIB have dispatched investigators on site. The airline has been suspended for 3 months starting Jan 31st 2025 for a safety review.
A passenger reported smoke developed in the cabin during the landing roll, the aircraft was evacuated via slides, emergency services sprayed the aircraft with water to contain flames.
The airline reported all occupants were safely evacuated.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 28, 2025
Classification
Accident
Airline
Max Air
Flight number
VM-1605
Departure
Lagos, Nigeria
Destination
Kano, Nigeria
Aircraft Registration
5N-MBD
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-400
ICAO Type Designator
B734
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