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Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, and over 100 passengers narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air plane skilled an engine fireplace shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri Worldwide Airport.
The incident occurred round 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the plane, en path to Abuja, suffered engine failure attributable to a hen strike about 10 minutes into the flight. The pilot and crew managed to execute an emergency touchdown again at Maiduguri Airport, averting catastrophe.
A Max Air workers member, who spoke on situation of anonymity, confirmed the incident on Thursday morning.
The workers member defined: “Shortly after takeoff, the plane struck a hen mid-air, which triggered one of many engines to catch fireplace. The pilot acted swiftly to make sure the security of all passengers.”
Following the emergency touchdown, passengers had been reportedly in a state of panic, with many opting to gather their baggage and return house relatively than board one other flight. Nonetheless, Max Air administration promptly organized for an additional plane from Kano to move resilient passengers, together with the Deputy Governor, safely to Abuja.
The ill-fated plane stays grounded at Maiduguri Worldwide Airport, present process in depth repairs. Investigations into the incident are presently underway.
The airport authorities have reassured passengers of their dedication to security and thanked the crew for his or her professionalism in managing the state of affairs.
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