The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State.
The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at approximately 09:20 hours local time, on a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight to Kano.
The Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday.
There were eight persons on board the aircraft, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers.
During the approach into Kano, the flight crew reported a landing gear indication anomaly and requested multiple low passes over the runway to enable air traffic controllers visually confirm the landing gear position. Kano Tower confirmed on each occasion 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.
Following notification of the occurrence, the NSIB activated its Go-Team. Investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance records, and crew actions to determine the circumstances that led to the incident.
The Bureau stated that the 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.
