By Utebor Paul, Nigeria
An aircraft, NGL1649, a Boeing 737 belonging to Max Airline, with registration number 5N-ADB, and carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, reportedly lost six of its tires while trying to take off from Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.
It was reported that the aircraft had been cleared for take-off from Yola Airport en route to Abuja when the incident occurred.
A statement from the airline read: ‘’This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and six crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja.
“During the takeoff roll, a loud bang was heard, identified as the bursting of the rear gear tires.
“Initially, two tires burst. While attempting to taxi off the runway, the remaining two tyres also burst, rendering the aircraft completely disabled.”
However, reports also have it that no casualties were sustained.
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