Six seriously injured in United Airlines emergency landing in Lagos, says FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that six individuals sustained serious injuries after a United Airlines flight UA613 made an emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in the early hours of Friday.

The Boeing 787-8, en route from Lagos to Washington Dulles International Airport, had 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots on board.

Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated in a Friday update that while all passengers and crew safely disembarked, four passengers and two crew members suffered serious injuries, with 27 passengers and five crew members sustaining minor injuries.

“The United Airlines Boeing 787-800 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, at 23.59 p.m. on Thursday, but made air return and landed safely at 3.22 a.m. on Friday,” Orah said.

“On board were 245 adults and 11 crew members.

“The team of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Aviation Medical and Aviation Security were already at the gate when the aeroplane parked for deboarding at D31 without incident, and the door was opened at 3.37 a.m.

“While all passengers and crew disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and additional 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.

“The rescue team responded swiftly and effectively, having been on alert and standby.”

Injured passengers were transported to medical facilities, including the MMA Clinic and Duchess Hospital in Ikeja, while those with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged. Other passengers were accommodated at a hotel.

FAAN confirmed that the aircraft did not sustain major damage and pledged to provide further updates as investigations continue.