Historical Events tagged with "Mallam Aminu Kano"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Plane Crash Near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
May 4th, 2002 22 years ago
A passenger aircraft crashed near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 103 individuals and injuries to 51 others. The aircraft, flying under the operations of a commercial airline, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. This incident raised serious questions regarding aviation safety standards in the region and the specific airline's operational protocols. Rescue operations were initiated swiftly, although the scale of casualties made immediate recovery efforts challenging.
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