The tire of a Nigerian Air Force Hercules aircraft burst on Friday after landing at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) runway, following which other aircraft failed to land.
Reports say that the aircraft, which failed to land were Air Nigeria and Virgin Atlantic.
A source at the air traffic control unit of the airport, who pleaded anonymity, said that the aircraft developed an engine problem mid-air and requested for an air return. When contacted, the General Manager, Public Affairs of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Mr Akin Olukunle, said the aircraft had been towed away to make the runway free. He, however, apologized for any inconvenience the incident might have caused other operators.
Source: http://www.thenationonlineng.net
