Max Air Abuja–Katsina flight aborts after mid-air ‘engine anomaly’

Businessday | 13-05-2026 09:57am |

A Max Air Boeing 737-300, with the registration number 5N-DAB, experienced an engine anomaly while flying from Abuja to Katsina. The aircraft was compelled to make an emergency return to Abuja shortly after takeoff. Passengers and crew members were safely evacuated upon landing, and there were no reported injuries. The airline is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the engine issue.

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