NCAA Grounds Rano Aircraft After Mid Air Engine Failure In Kano

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Following an in-flight engine failure that occurred in one of its engines, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Monday grounded one of Rano Air aircraft in Kano.

The aircraft with full compliment of passengers was Sokoto-bound from the domestic wing of the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport Kano.

A statement from the head of the Airworthiness Directorate of the NCAA,  Victor Foyea, informed that the flight made an air return after the engine failure incident was reported at the Air Traffic Control.

The incident which was highlighted by some thick smoke in the cabin and flight deck caused a significant level of apprehension and fear among passengers on board.

According to Foyea ,following report of the incident, oxygen masks were donned ,as well as the observation of all other necessary safety measures to ensure the safe landing of the aircraft after aborting the trip to Sokoto.

Consequently, the NCAA, according to the statement has directed that the aircraft remain grounded pending the conclusion of a full inquest into the possible cause(s) of the mid air engine failure.

“The Rano aircraft 5N-BZY experienced a failure of its engine I .Smoke was noticed in the cabin and flight deck

“Oxygen masks were donned .The appropriate safety protocols were initiated on the ground for landing.

“Smoke dissipated. The Pilot safely landed the aircraft without incident. More advanced countries have worse air incidents than Nigeria because here, flights will get canceled if there is the slightest safety concern” Foyea stated .