Panic briefly gripped the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday after a private jet operated by Flybird Airlines crash-landed while attempting to touch down, triggering fear among passengers and airport users.
Eyewitnesses said the aircraft made a hard landing on the runway, sending shockwaves across the tarmac and forcing airport personnel into rapid emergency response mode. Passengers inside the jet were seen visibly shaken, while travellers within the terminal scrambled for safety as rumours of an aircraft accident spread.
Airport emergency services were immediately activated, with firefighters and rescue teams racing to the scene to secure the aircraft and prevent further danger. Operations around the affected runway were temporarily disrupted as safety checks were carried out.
Although details of the incident were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, aviation sources confirmed that the aircraft failed to land smoothly, resulting in what was described as a crash-landing rather than a routine touchdown.
Authorities have yet to release official information on casualties or the cause of the incident, but investigations are expected to focus on possible technical faults and landing conditions.
The incident has once again raised concerns over aviation safety and emergency preparedness, even as airport officials assured the public that the situation was swiftly brought under control.
More details are expected as aviation authorities and the airline issue formal statements on the incident.
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