January 27th 2025.
The passengers aboard United Airlines flight UA613 were in for a terrifying surprise when their flight from Nigeria to the USA took a sudden turn for the worse. As they were enjoying their in-flight meals and settling in to watch a movie, the Boeing 787-8 they were on made an unexpected movement, causing chaos and panic among the passengers. Drinks were spilled, food trays were scattered, and even headphones were strewn about the aisles. It was chaos.
In total, nearly 40 people were injured in the incident, with four passengers and two flight attendants requiring treatment at a nearby hospital for more serious injuries. Another 27 passengers and five crew members sustained minor injuries. The flight, which had departed from Lagos at 11:50pm on Thursday with 245 passengers and 11 crew members on board, had only been in the air for about 90 minutes when disaster struck.
According to flight-tracking website Flightradar24, the plane suddenly dropped nearly 200 feet before returning to Lagos, where it landed safely at 3:22am. Despite the scary ordeal, there was no major damage to the aircraft and an emergency medical team was waiting on the runway to assist any injured passengers. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported that those with minor injuries were treated and released, while those with more serious injuries were taken to a nearby hospital for further care.
United Airlines quickly released a statement, attributing the incident to a technical issue and unexpected aircraft movement. They also reassured passengers that the flight had safely landed and only a few individuals had sustained injuries. The airline is now working with aviation authorities in both the U.S. and Nigeria to determine the cause of the incident.
Interestingly, this was not the first time this particular aircraft had encountered trouble. Just a few days prior, the same plane had been diverted to Accra, Ghana due to a medical emergency on board. However, it was able to complete its journey to Washington the following day.
Passengers aboard flight UA613 will likely never forget the chaotic and frightening experience they had on that early Friday morning. Thanks to the quick response of the crew and emergency personnel, the situation was contained and the flight landed safely. As for the cause of the unexpected movement, that remains to be determined.
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