A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 en route from Lagos to Washington Dulles International Airport experienced a technical issue and returned to Lagos, declaring an emergency. The flight, carrying 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots, landed safely after a turbulent flight. Passengers reported minor injuries and scattered belongings, while onboard videos suggest a possible engine problem. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau will conduct an official investigation to determine the cause.
A United Airlines flight, a Boeing 787-8 bound for Washington Dulles International Airport, declared an emergency mid-air on Thursday and made an air return to Lagos .
Sources confirmed to Punch that the flight crew activated the emergency transponder code 7700, signalling distress to the control tower throughout its return. Videos and photos from onboard passengers show the aftermath of the turbulent flight, which they suspect was caused by an engine issue.
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