The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) said it has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB which occured at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport(MAKIA), Kano.
According to NSIB, the aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport(NAIA), Abuja, on Sunday, December 14,2025, at approximately 09:20 hours local time, as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano.
A statement signed by the
Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance,
NSIB,Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, explained that there
were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers.
The statement explained that 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, NSIB said confirmed on each low pass that all three landing gears appeared fully extended.
NSIB said that the aircraft subsequently positioned for landing on Runway 06 and touched down at about 10:34 hours local time.
It pointed out that during the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed and that all eight persons on board disembarked safely, with no injuries reported.
Upon notification, the statement said that NSIB t activated its Go-Team and 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 this investigation is not conducted to apportion blame or liability, but to identify safety issues and prevent future occurrences.
It added that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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