A Rano Air flight was grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) after suffering an engine failure and triggering a mid-air fire scare on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
The plane, which was en route from Kano to Sokoto, made a swift air return after smoke filled the cabin, throwing passengers into panic.
NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu confirmed that the aircraft, marked 5N-BZY, suffered a sudden engine failure mid-flight. “Smoke was noticed in the cabin and flight deck. Oxygen masks were donned,” he said.
He added that the pilot “safely landed the aircraft without incident” and that safety protocols had been immediately activated.
The scare, which occurred mid-air, prompted quick coordination with air traffic controllers on the ground. The fire was contained as the smoke dissipated before the aircraft touched down.
Achimugu confirmed that the NCAA’s Directorate of Airworthiness ordered that “the aircraft 5N-BZY remain grounded until the conclusion of investigations.”
The aircraft, which had earlier boarded Abuja-Katsina-bound passengers for its next leg from Sokoto, had its onward journey cancelled.
Engineers are currently working on the plane while passengers await further updates. Achimugu stressed that “flights will get cancelled if there is the slightest concern about safety,” adding that even more developed countries record worse incidents.
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