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Emergency Landing of United Airlines Flight from Nigeria
A United Airlines flight traveling from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington, D.C., had to make an emergency landing due to technical difficulties.
The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8, encountered “an unexpected aircraft movement,” prompting the airline to divert back to its point of origin, according to a statement from United Airlines.
Following the emergency landing, six individuals were taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries; however, all have since been released, as reported by the airline.
Officials from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) indicated that in addition to the six hospitalized, 27 other passengers and five crew members suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Social media has seen the circulation of videos reportedly recorded on the flight, showing disarray within the cabin as passengers reacted to the situation. Items and food were depicted scattered throughout the interior, with voices of concerned passengers audible in the background.
The flight had a total of 245 people on board, including passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots.
Flight data available from Flightradar24 tracked significant variations in the aircraft’s speed, noting a drastic decrease from over 500 knots to 40 knots during the flight.
In response to the incident, United Airlines is collaborating with both U.S. and Nigerian aviation authorities to conduct an investigation into the causes of the technical issue.
FAAN confirmed that the Boeing 787-8 did not sustain “any major damage” as a result of the emergency landing.
The aircraft in question, identified by the registration N27903, was manufactured in 2012.
Earlier in 2024, the FAA ordered hundreds of Boeing 787s to undergo inspections following a similar mid-air incident involving a Latam Airlines jet.
As of now, Boeing has not provided a public response regarding these latest developments, as questions from Business Insider were submitted outside of normal business hours.
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