A United Airlines Boeing 787-800 departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, at 11:59 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025 succeeded in making a safe, emergency landing at 3:22 AM, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed.
On board were 245 adults and 11 crew members. The Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS), along with Aviation Medical and Aviation Security (AVSEC), were already positioned at the gate when the aircraft arrived at Delta 31 for de-boarding without incident. The door was opened at 3:37 AM.
While all passengers and crew disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, while an additional 27 passengers and five crew members incurred minor injuries. The rescue team responded quickly, having been on alert just four minutes after the pilot reported distress at 1:20 AM.
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 stabilised and transferred to Duchess Hospital in Ikeja. Some passengers were also provided accommodation in a hotel. The aircraft itself did not sustain any major damage.
The authority assured that it would continue to provide updates as they become available.
