Investigation bureau probes Kano airport incident

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Eight persons escaped unhurt after a Hawker 800XP aircraft was involved in an incident at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State, prompting the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau to commence an investigation.

The Bureau said the aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB, was operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited and departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday.

The NSIB said, “The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at approximately 09:20 hours local time, as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano.”

It added that “There were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers.”

The Bureau explained that “During the approach phase into Kano, the flight crew reported a landing gear indication anomaly and requested multiple low passes over the runway to allow air traffic controllers to visually confirm the landing gear position.”

It noted that “Kano Tower confirmed on each low pass that all three landing gears appeared fully extended.”

The aircraft was subsequently positioned for landing on Runway 06 and touched down at about 10:34 hours local time.

However, the NSIB said that “During the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed.”

It confirmed that “All eight persons on board disembarked safely, with no injuries reported.”

Following notification of the incident, the Bureau said “the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau activated its Go-Team.”

It explained that “NSIB investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance records, and crew actions to determine the circumstances that led to the occurrence.”

Reassuring the public, the NSIB stated that “this investigation is not conducted to apportion blame or liability, but to identify safety issues and prevent future occurrences.” It added that “Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

In an earlier statement by Flybird’s corporate communications department, the company said all passengers and crew members onboard were uninjured and safely disembarked from the flight.

Flybird said the flight crew followed all established operational and safety procedures, bringing the aircraft to a safe stop.

Princess, has three years journalism experience covering entertainment, including radio and TV and recently aviation and transport with Punch Newspapers

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