Deputy Governor, Over 100 Passengers Involved As Max Air Aircraft Catches Fire

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, as the flight, bound for Abuja, suffered engine failure due to a bird strike approximately 10 minutes after departure.

Thanks to the quick actions of the pilot and crew, an emergency landing was successfully executed back at Maiduguri Airport, preventing a potentially catastrophic outcome.

A Max Air staff member, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident early Thursday morning.

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The staff member explained: “Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft struck a bird mid-air, which caused one of the engines to catch fire. The pilot acted swiftly to ensure the safety of all passengers.”