United Airlines, Nigeria

Why United Airlines chose Nigeria over neighbouring countries for emergency landing – NAMA
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has explained why United Airlines chose to make an air return to Nigeria.
United Air Flight From Nigeria Probed by US Safety Officials
The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a United Airlines Holdings Inc. flight that turned back to Nigeria after a “sudden aircraft movement” occurred, injuring passengers and crew.
NAMA: Why United Airlines chose Lagos over closer airports for emergency landing
In a statement on Wednesday, Abdullahi Musa, NAMA’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, said the decision to return to Nigeria was made by the pilot based on his assessment of the situation and the perceived safety of landing at the departure airport.
United Airlines says 'technical issue' led to dozens injured on flight from Nigeria to DC
A United Airlines flight from Africa to Washington D.C. had to turn around on Thursday after a "technical issue" caused "unexpected aircraft movement," the airline said.
US opens probe into sudden movement on United Airlines flight from Nigeria
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday it is investigating a United Airlines flight on Friday from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington D.C., in which a sudden aircraft movement led to injuries of passengers and cabin crew.
Multiple injuries as United Airlines flight from Nigeria to the US forced to turn back after 'unexpected aircraft movement'
A United Airlines flight from Nigeria to the US was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos early Friday. The flight from Lagos to Washington D.C. turned back after the aircraft — a Boeing 787-8 — experienced a technical issue and "an unexpected aircraft movement,
38 hurt as United flight from Nigeria to D.C. experiences 'unexpected aircraft movement,' officials say
United Airlines said it was cooperating with U.S. and Nigerian investigators to determine what exactly happened on the flight.
Inside United Airlines flight carnage as six hospitalised due to sudden jolt before emergency landing
Six people were taken to hospital, and many more were injured after a United Airlines flight from Lagos heading to Washington D.C. experienced a sudden in-flight movement. The United States has opened a probe into the unexpected movement, as the cause is still unknown.
NTSB probes sudden movement on United flight that injured dozens
A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement."
NTSB investigating "sudden aircraft movement" on United Airlines flight that injured dozens
A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement." ...
38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos after the episode. Six people were ...
NTSB Investigating Sudden Movement Of United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner In Nigeria Injuring 38 Passengers & Crew
In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, the NTSB said that it was investigating the January 24 incident involving a ...
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67 dead as plane, helicopter collide midair in US
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Tinubu Condoles US Govt Over Plane, Helicopter Crash
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United Airlines passenger jet plummets moments after take-off leaving several injured
At least six people have been injured after a United Airlines plane jolted and plummeted mid-air following take-off in Nigeria, forcing an emergency landing. The Washington DC-bound flight 613 ...
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Tinubu lauds Diaspora Nigerians’ accomplishments
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