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Bird strike forces United Nigeria to ground aircraft in Lagos

From The Punch · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • United Nigeria Airlines withdrew an Embraer 190 from service after a bird strike damaged its right engine during Flight UN0523’s arrival at Lagos airport on September 1, 2026.
  • The aircraft will undergo inspection and maintenance, disrupting some scheduled flights.
  • The airline apologized to affected passengers and said it was providing support.

United Nigeria Airlines grounded an aircraft after a bird strike involving an Embraer 190 during the arrival of Flight UN0523 at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on September 1, 2026.

Following standard post-flight inspection, our maintenance team identified evidence of a bird strike at 21:40 UTC on the right engine of the aircraft.

— United Nigeria AirlinesThe airline described the inspection findings after the incident.

The airline said a post-flight inspection found evidence of a bird strike on the aircraft’s right engine at 21:40 UTC. It withdrew the plane from service under its safety procedures while it undergoes further inspection and maintenance.

In line with our safety protocols, the aircraft has been withdrawn from service as it undergoes further inspection and maintenance. Our schedule will be impacted leading to disruption of some scheduled flights.

— United Nigeria AirlinesThe airline explained the grounding and expected flight disruptions.

United Nigeria Airlines said the grounding would affect its schedule and disrupt some flights. The carrier apologized to passengers and said those affected would receive support.

We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused to our valued passengers. Be rest assured that those affected are provided with full support.

— United Nigeria AirlinesThe carrier apologized and addressed assistance for affected passengers.
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