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Today in history: In Nigeria 103 people are killed and 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
Today in history On May 4, 2002 – One hundred three people are killed and 51 are injured in a plane crash near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria.On May 4, 2002, a tragic aviation disaster occurred near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria, when an EAS Airlines BAC 1-11 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight, scheduled to travel from Kano to Lagos, experienced a catastrophic failure during its ascent. Reports suggest that the aircraft struggled to gain altitude and lost control, ultimately crashing into a densely populated residential area. The force of the impact was devastating, and the crash caused an explosion that engulfed buildings and vehicles in flames.The consequences of the crash were catastrophic. Of the 105 people on board, 103 lost their lives, including passengers and crew members. The impact extended beyond the aircraft as debris struck the ground and caused massive destruction in the surrounding neighborhood. At least 51 people on the ground were seriously injured, and many homes were destroyed, displacing families and causing widespread panic. Emergency services were quickly overwhelmed, and the incident exposed serious concerns about aviation safety in Nigeria at the time.
The crash drew national and international attention, sparking investigations into the cause of the disaster. Preliminary findings pointed to mechanical failure, compounded by poor maintenance practices and inadequate regulatory oversight. The Nigerian government faced pressure to improve aviation safety standards, and the tragedy served as a wake-up call for reforms in the aviation sector. For the families of the victims and the residents of the affected area, the event remains a painful memory and a grim reminder of the human cost of lapses in air travel safety protocols.
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