Video: Private jet crash-lands in Kano
Abdullateef Fowewe
A Flybird private jet executed a tense emergency landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Sunday morning, but all 11 people on board walked away unharmed.
@dailyeconomy8 Video: Private jet crash-lands in Kano A Flybird private jet executed a tense emergency landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Sunday morning, but all 11 people on board walked away unharmed. The aircraft, en route from Abuja with 11 passengers including three crew members, crash-landed amid unspecified issues. An eyewitness at the scene confirmed the swift evacuation, noting that “all passengers were safely evacuated” without delay. In a statement issued from Lagos and signed by its Corporate Communications team, Flybird described the event as an “unusual landing,” emphasising adherence to protocol. “The flight crew followed all established operational and safety procedures, bringing the aircraft to a safe stop,” the airline said. Flybird also confirmed no injuries occurred, adding, “The aircraft has been secured, and the incident has been formally reported to the relevant aviation authorities.” A detailed technical inspection and investigation are now underway in line with regulatory requirements. The airline reaffirmed its priorities, stating it remains committed to “safety and operational excellence” while pledging full cooperation with investigators.
The aircraft, en route from Abuja with 11 passengers including three crew members, crash-landed amid unspecified issues.
An eyewitness at the scene confirmed the swift evacuation, noting that “all passengers were safely evacuated” without delay.
In a statement issued from Lagos and signed by its Corporate Communications team, Flybird described the event as an “unusual landing,” emphasising adherence to protocol.
“The flight crew followed all established operational and safety procedures, bringing the aircraft to a safe stop,” the airline said.
Flybird also confirmed no injuries occurred, adding, “The aircraft has been secured, and the incident has been formally reported to the relevant aviation authorities.”
A detailed technical inspection and investigation are now underway in line with regulatory requirements.
The airline reaffirmed its priorities, stating it remains committed to “safety and operational excellence” while pledging full cooperation with investigators.
