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Aircraft Crash on Approach to Kano Airport (9G-MKB)

Kano, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 15, 1992, a Douglas DC-8 (registration 9G-MKB) operated by MK Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kano, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck trees and caught fire after losing height during a flat approach to Kano Airport. All five crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events During the approach to Kano Airport, the aircraft was in a flat attitude approximately 8 km from the runway threshold. At this point, the crew lowered the flaps, after which the aircraft lost height and struck trees. The aircraft then descended into the ground, lost its undercarriage, and slid for 150 metres before coming to rest. Upon impact with trees, the aircraft burst into flames. ## Casualties and Damage All five crew members escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, resulting in a total loss. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond Kano Airport.

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