The flight which had 245 passengers, 8 flights attendants and 3 pilots onboard landed, with some of the passengers reportedly sustaining injuries.

According to the management of the airline, the flight with registration number UA613 from Lagos to Washington DC returned to Lagos for some repairs and technical machineries.

The management also added that the flight landed safely, and first responders were available to attend to reported injuries.

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement on the incident on Friday, said the aircraft made an air return around 03:22 in the morning and landed safely.

The statement signed by FAAN director, public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said all passengers and crew disembarked safely.

She, however, however, said four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries while 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.

“The United Airlines Boeing 787-800 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, at 23.59 p.m. on Thursday, but made air return and landed safely at 3.22 a.m. on Friday,” Orah said.

“On board were 245 adults and 11 crew members.

“The team of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, Aviation Medical and Aviation Security were already at the gate when the aeroplane parked for deboarding at D31 without incident, and the door was opened at 3.37 a.m.

“While all passengers and crew disembarked safely, four passengers and two crew members sustained serious injuries, and additional 27 passengers and five crew members had minor injuries.

“The rescue team responded swiftly and effectively, having been on alert and standby.

“Aviation medical ambulances transported the injured passengers, some to the MMA Clinic and others to the Headquarters Clinic,” the statement read in part.

According to Orah, passengers with minor injuries received first aid and were discharged, while those with serious injuries were stabilised and transferred to the Duchess Hospital in Ikeja.

She added that some passengers were taken to a hotel for accommodation, adding that the aircraft did not sustain any major damage.

She said the authority will continue to provide updates.