Solace Base Staff, Others Escape Death as Max Air Plane Crash-Lands in Kano
A Max Air aircraft with registration number 5N-MBD, B733 crash-landed on Tuesday night at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).
The plane, carrying 53 passengers and six crew members, was arriving from Lagos when the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 PM.
One of the passengers, Aliyu Inuwa Mansir, a correspondent with SolaceBase, reported that the mishap happened after the aircraft’s front tire burst into flames upon landing.
“Immediately after the tire burst into flames, smoke filled the cabin, and we had to evacuate through the emergency exit,” Mansir recounted.
“As we exited the aircraft, firefighters were already on the scene, spraying water to contain the flames.”
Speaking on the incident, Malam Bello Ramadan, the Station Manager of Max Air, confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.
“I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank God for the safety of everyone on board. The well-being of our passengers and crew is always our top priority.”
He explained that the airline followed standard safety procedures for crash-landings and runway overshoots, which included: immediate evacuation of passengers, isolation of the pilots and collaboration with aviation safety authorities
Ramadan further disclosed that the airline is working closely with the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Aircraft and Equipment Department (AED) to determine the cause of the incident.
“Preliminary findings suggest a tire malfunction as the cause of the accident. However, we will fully cooperate with relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and implement necessary safety measures.”
He assured affected passengers that efforts are underway to return their luggage promptly.
“We understand the distress this has caused, and we deeply appreciate the patience and cooperation of our passengers. Safety remains our highest priority at Max Air.”
Authorities have confirmed that no injuries or casualties were recorded. The incident, however, has raised concerns about aviation safety standards in Nigeria, prompting renewed calls for strict aircraft maintenance and regulatory oversight.
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has since launched an official probe into the matter.
What if men should tell their own stories? My Take on Annie and 2Baba marriage Saga:
They took May-Yul to Qatar to tell her story and they all went with napkins to clean her tears and show the world that she was the victim.
Tonto Dike branded Churchill a two-minute man but the heavens did not fall.
Tiwa Savage granted several interviews to make Teebills the villain and we accepted it.
Chiwendu called Fani-Kayode an infertile man and we took it.
Funke Akindele threw her man out of the house and we called her the heroine.
2Baba has not even said anything yet but they want to shut him down with emotional blackmail.
If it were Annie that wanted to share her experience, my now NEDU WAZOBIA would have released episode 13, Instablog9ja would have released 20 clips, Daddy Freeze would have come on live; VDM would have set the ring light and both social media and the conventional media houses would have been awash with her narratives and no one would have cared to hear from 2baba Idibia.
Who says a man cannot be the victim in marriage crises?
I do not subscribe to divorce but we must accept the fact that a lot of men are dying in silence while the women always get sympathy.
It's obvious that this marriage would have crashed about 3 years ago when 2baba's siblings were all of the social media claiming that Annie was toxic but 2Baba tamed the tide.
I have watched interviews where Annie lamented how 2Baba had other children older than hers even when she was the first in his life and I shoved in bewilderment. That was obviously a pointer to a brewing storm and her unwillingness to accommodate 2baba's liabilities which would definitely not allow for peace in the home. She must have been stoking troubles over the control of the house.
If anyone truly loves 2baba and Annie together then the best thing to do is to mediate between them and not try to bully the man into silence and submission.
Most times we fall for the tears of the women while ignoring the painful growling of the man. Who says 2baba's mental health could not have been challenged too?
Only the person who wears the shoes knows where it pinches him.