An aircraft operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, with registration number 5N-ISB, crash-landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano state on a Sunday morning. The Abuja-Kano flight had 11 occupants onboard, consisting of eight passengers and three crew members, all of whom safely disembarked without any injuries or fatalities. Emergency protocols were promptly activated at the airport following the incident, ensuring the safe evacuation of everyone.

Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited confirmed the operational incident during the aircraft's arrival at Kano airport. In a statement by its General Manager, Dr. Tracy Wilson, the company affirmed that the flight crew adhered to all established operational and safety procedures, successfully bringing the aircraft to a safe stop. Dr. Wilson reiterated Flybird's commitment to safety and operational excellence, confirming that the aircraft has been secured and the incident formally reported to relevant aviation authorities.

A detailed technical inspection and investigation are currently underway, in line with regulatory requirements, and Flybird has pledged full cooperation with authorities as the investigation progresses. Flybird Aircraft, a non-scheduled operator based in Abuja, received its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in June 2024. Seven months after receiving its AOC, one of Flybird's Accra-bound aircraft was involved in an incident that resulted in the loss of two engines mid-air, prior to this recent event.

This incident is one of several similar occurrences in the aviation sector. On May 24, two individuals were injured when a training aircraft from the Aviation Training School crash-landed at Ilorin airport, Kwara state. Additionally, on December 11, 2024, a cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air experienced a crash-landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) due to a landing gear failure. Another tragic event involved a helicopter crash on October 24, 2024, which claimed three lives in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.