*The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority protects air travellers, grounds a Rano Air plane after a recent mid-air engine failure and fire scare, as investigations into the incident continue

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

In a decisive move to avert further incident and protect travellers, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it grounded a Rano Air plane after a mid-air engine failure and fire scare.

The NCAA disclosed that the Kano-Sokoto bound flight operated by the airline made an air return, following the incident occurred Sunday, June 29, 2025.

绿帽献妻 gathered the fire scare was noticed on the flight deck, a situation which created panic among passengers on board.

Speaking on the incident, Michael Achimugu, Spokesman of NCAA, confirmed the pilots of the affected plane marked 5N-BZY reported the occurrence to the air traffic controllers, and that they immediately activated the necessary measures for emergency landing.

Achimugu said: 鈥淭he Rano aircraft 5N-BZY experienced a failure in its engine. Smoke was noticed in the cabin and flight deck. Oxygen masks were donned.

鈥淭he appropriate safety protocols were initiated on the ground for landing. Smoke dissipated. Pilot safely landed the aircraft without incident.鈥�

He also stated: 鈥淭he NCAA Directorate of Airworthiness instructed that the aircraft 5N-BZY remain grounded until the conclusion of investigations.鈥�