Max Air has given details of how its aircraft carrying over 70 passengers including the deputy governor of Borno State, Usman Kadafur was forced to make an air return to the Maiduguri International Airport after one of its engines caught fire after take off.
the Abuja bound aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after one of the aircraft’s engines caught fire
The incident reportedly occurred about 10 minutes after the flight departed the Maiduguri airport in Borno state.
Max Air in a statement“In line with MaxAir’s commitment to passenger safety and comfort, a rescue aircraft was promptly dispatched to Maiduguri to ensure passengers reached their destinations with minimal delay,” Max Air added.
“We deeply regret any inconvenience caused and sincerely appreciate the patience and cooperation of all affected passengers.
“MaxAir is working closely with aviation authorities to investigate the cause of the engine abnormality.
“As a leading airline in Nigeria, we remain committed to upholding the highest safety and operational standards, ensuring the trust and confidence of our valued passengers.”
Recall that prior to the Thursday event that in July that a Max Air plane suffered a mishap when its four tyres burst before takeoff.