There was panic at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday when a Max Air aircraft crash-landed after the tyre reportedly burst into flames.
Former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mike Ogirima, who gave an account of the incident said that the tyre burst occurred after takeoff at Yola Airport.
Ogirima said that the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire-fighting Service (ARFFS) operating at the airport were swiftly mobilized to put off the fire.
He added that the aircraft crash-landed in Abuja with emergency officials already on ground to put off the fire before the passengers were disembarked right at the runway.
He also expressed gratitude to God for the safety of all the passengers and crew members, noting that the the airline would officially inform the appropriate authorities to carry out an investigation into the incident.
