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ICYMI: Allied Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway in Abuja, Disrupts Flight Schedules

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Allied Cargo skids off Runway

An Allied Air Cargo aircraft skids off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday morning, causing significant flight delays as authorities temporarily shut down the runway to manage the situation.

The aircraft, registered as 5N-JRT, suffered a burst tyre during landing, leading to the incident.

FAAN spokesperson Obiageli Orah said the passengers were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention.

She explained that the airport had temporarily shut down the runway following the incident. The incident was said to have caused significant disruptions, with several departures delayed as authorities work to clear the affected runway.

At 10:05 am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls on board with no reported injury. They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAN clinic for further checks, the statement read.

Recall last week, an Abuja-bound Max Air flight made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire, barely 10 minutes after taking off from Maiduguri airport in Borno state.

Over 70 passengers, including Usman Kadafur, deputy governor of Borno State, were on board.

West Africa Weekly also detailed that between 2023 and 2024, Max Air Limited faced several safety incidents, including two burst tyres and five mechanical faults involving its aircraft.

The airline remains in operation despite these incidents, which have repeatedly risked lives and raised safety concerns.

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