Synopsis

On July 11, 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 ascended from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, carrying 247 Nigerian pilgrims undertaking the Hajj and a crew of fourteen. During takeoff, a tire ruptured, igniting a fire that quickly spread to the landing gear. Unaware of the developing blaze, the flight crew retracted the gear, but the fire intensified. Faced with escalating difficulties, they attempted to return to the airport, but the aircraft disintegrated mid-flight, crashing ap