United Airlines Flight from Lagos to Washington D.C. Experiences Technical Issue, Injuring 38 Passengers

United Airlines Flight Experiences Technical Issue

On a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington, D.C., 38 passengers were injured as a result of an unexpected aircraft movement and a technical issue, according to officials in Nigeria. The airline referred to the incident as a “technical issue and an unexpected aircraft movement.” Six individuals were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, which United described as “minor” however, the Nigerian officials classified them as “serious.” According to the Nigerian authorities, 32 other passengers on the aircraft sustained minor injuries.

Images and videos shared on social media capture the panic and chaos within the cabin, with food and meal trays scattered about and passengers talking over one another. United has not provided any further information regarding the “technical issue” or the extent and potential causes of the movement, but has stated that the incident is being investigated.

Passengers Injured

The airline stated, “We are working with aviation authorities in the U.S. and Nigeria to ascertain the cause.” Six of the 38 injured passengers were treated at a hospital, with the remaining 32 sustaining minor injuries.

Investigation Ongoing

United has not provided any additional information regarding the technical issue or the extent and possible causes of the movement, but has stated that the incident is being investigated in collaboration with aviation authorities in both the U.S. and Nigeria.

Conclusion

The United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington D.C. experienced a technical issue and unexpected aircraft movement, resulting in injuries to 38 passengers. Six of the injured were taken to the hospital, while the remaining 32 sustained minor injuries. United has launched an investigation into the incident in collaboration with aviation authorities from both the U.S. and Nigeria, but has yet to provide any further details.