United Airlines Flight Returns to Nigeria After Midair Incident Injures 38

A technical issue caused unexpected aircraft movement, leaving six seriously injured and prompting an emergency landing in Lagos.

United Airlines Flight 613, en route from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington D.C., experienced a technical issue and returned to Lagos early Friday morning.
The Boeing 787-8 carried 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots, with 38 people injured, including six who were hospitalized for serious injuries.
The incident caused abrupt speed changes and unexpected movement midair, with food, trays, and other items strewn across the cabin as seen in passenger videos.
Emergency services were prepared on the ground in Lagos, ensuring immediate medical attention for those injured, with all hospitalized individuals later discharged.
United Airlines and aviation authorities in both the U.S. and Nigeria are investigating the cause, which is confirmed not to be severe turbulence.