Many Escape Death As Private Jet Crash-lands In Kano, Sunday

Sunday December 14, 2025
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A private jet operated by Flybird made an emergency landing on Sunday, December 14, morning at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).

The aircraft, which was flying from Abuja, crash landed at about 9:30 a.m. with 11 passengers on board, including three crew members.

An eyewitness said all passengers were safely evacuated from the jet after the incident.

Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has said passengers on aircraft 5N-ISB, which experienced an unusual landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, earlier today, were safely evacuated.

The aircraft, with 11 passengers and three crew members, was en route from Abuja to Kano when it encountered difficulties during landing at about 9:30 am.

Flybird stated that the flight crew followed established operational and safety procedures, and the aircraft was brought to a safe stop.

According to them, the passengers and crew disembarked safely, and no injuries were recorded.

The firm stated: ‘The aircraft has been secured, and the incident has been formally reported to the relevant aviation authorities. A detailed technical inspection and investigation are ongoing in line with regulatory requirements’.