The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it is investigating the United Airlines flight mishap in Nigeria.
In a post on X on Tuesday, the NTSB said the airline’s
Boeing 787-8 was traveling from Lagos to Washington Dulles International
Airport when a sudden aircraft movement led to injuries of passengers and cabin
crew.
“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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