FAAN Safely Deboards 256 As US-bound United Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Return To Lagos

FAAN Rescue Team safely deboards 256 as US-bound United Airlines plane makes emergency return to Lagos.

United Airlines aeroplane Boeing 787-800 departed from MMIA at 23:59 on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Hours later, the aircraft made an air return and landed safely at 03:22 this morning,” FAAN said in a statement.

A United Airlines flight UA613 travelling from Lagos to Washington made a return to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on Friday January 24th 2025 after experiencing a mid-flight emergency.

The incident left some passengers injured, according to Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), whose rescue team safely deboarded 245 passengers and 11 crew members on board.

“United Airlines aeroplane Boeing 787-800 departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, at 23:59 on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Hours later, the aircraft made an air return and landed safely at 03:22 this morning,” FAAN said in a statement.

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“On board were 245 adults and 11 crew members. 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 deboarding at D31 without incident, and the door was opened at 03:37.”

“While all passengers and crew disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and an additional 27 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-some to the MMA Clinic and others to the Headquarters Clinic.”

“Those with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged immediately, while those with serious injuries were stabilized 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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