The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Sunday hinted that it has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano.
According to a statement issued by Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, there were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers.
She said: “During the approach phase into Kano, the flight crew reported a landing gear indication anomaly and requested multiple low passes over the runway to allow air traffic controllers to visually confirm the landing gear position.
“Kano Tower confirmed on each low pass that all three landing gears appeared fully extended.
“The aircraft subsequently positioned for landing on Runway 06 and touched down at about 10:34 hours local time.
“During the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed. All eight persons on board disembarked safely, with no injuries reported.
“Upon notification, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau activated its Go-Team.”
Oladeji added that NSIB investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance records, and crew actions to determine the circumstances that led to the occurrence.
The Bureau assured the public that the investigation is not conducted to apportion blame or liability, but to identify safety issues and prevent future occurrences.
It stressed that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.