A United Airlines Boeing 787-800 aircraft departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and made an air return hours later. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at 3:22 a.m. local time.
In a press statement made available to the journalist by the Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah Said, on board were 245 adults and 11 crew members.
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“The team of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS), Aviation Medical, and Aviation Security (AVSEC) were already at the gate when the aeroplane parked for disembarking at Delta 31 without incident, and the door was opened at 03:37.
“While all passengers and crew members were disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and an additional twenty-seven passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.
“The rescue team responded swiftly and effectively, having been on alert and standby just four minutes after the pilot reported distress at 01:20.
“Aviation Medical ambulances transported the injured passengers to the airport clinic and others to the headquarters clinic.
“Those with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged immediately, while those with serious injuries were stabilised and transferred to the Duchess Hospital in Ikeja. Some passengers were also taken to a hotel for accommodation.
“The aircraft itself did not sustain any major damage; the authority will continue to provide updates as they become available.”
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