The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an aviation incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State.
The aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB, is operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited. It departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at about 9:20 a.m. local time as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano.
There were eight persons on board the aircraft, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers.
According to the NSIB, during the approach phase into Kano, the flight crew observed a landing gear indication anomaly and requested several low passes over the runway to enable air traffic controllers visually confirm the status of the landing gear.
Kano Tower reportedly confirmed on each low pass that all three landing gears appeared fully extended.
The aircraft subsequently lined up for landing on Runway 06 and touched down at approximately 10:34 a.m. local time. However, during the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed.
All eight occupants safely disembarked from the aircraft, and no injuries were recorded.
Following notification of the incident, the NSIB activated its Go-Team to commence an on-site investigation. The Bureau said its investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance records, and crew actions to establish the circumstances that led to the occurrence.
The NSIB emphasised that the investigation is not intended to apportion blame or determine liability but to identify safety issues and prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Bureau added that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
