The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a recent incident involving a United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Boeing 787-8 experienced a sudden aircraft movement, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. The flight returned to Lagos, where medical responders were on standby.
Four passengers and two crew members were hospitalized with serious injuries, while others sustained minor injuries. The NTSB plans to release a preliminary report within 30 day
In a post on X on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that “The incident occurred as the airplane was flying in Côte d’Ivoire airspace. The Bureau Enquêtes et Analyses of Côte d’Ivoire delegated the investigation to the NTSB,” the post reads.
According to the board, a preliminary report is expected to be released on its website in approximately 30 days.
On January 23, a United Airlines flight UA613, made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
The aircraft had 245 passengers, eight attendants and three pilots on board.
Speaking on the incident on January 24, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries while 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.
The authority said passengers with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged, while those with serious injuries were stabilised and transferred to the Duchess Hospital in Ikeja.
The FAAN said some passengers were taken to a hotel for accommodation, adding that the aircraft did not sustain any major damage.
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